United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland vs United States of America: Value of imported goods and services
Value of imported goods and services over time
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- United States of America
How they compare
United States of America currently reports 3.71 trillion constant 2015 US$ against 1.06 trillion constant 2015 US$ in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a difference of 2.66 trillion constant 2015 US$.
That makes United States of America's figure about 3.5 times United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's.
Across all 55 years both countries report, United States of America has been ahead every year.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 3rd and United States of America ranks 1st of 170 countries.
United States of America has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | United States of America | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 146.30 billion constant 2015 US$ | 316.43 billion constant 2015 US$ | 170.13 billion constant 2015 US$ | United States of America |
| 1980s | 210.72 billion constant 2015 US$ | 522.90 billion constant 2015 US$ | 312.18 billion constant 2015 US$ | United States of America |
| 1990s | 352.43 billion constant 2015 US$ | 1.03 trillion constant 2015 US$ | 675.63 billion constant 2015 US$ | United States of America |
| 2000s | 632.62 billion constant 2015 US$ | 2.06 trillion constant 2015 US$ | 1.42 trillion constant 2015 US$ | United States of America |
| 2010s | 845.84 billion constant 2015 US$ | 2.73 trillion constant 2015 US$ | 1.88 trillion constant 2015 US$ | United States of America |
| 2020s | 946.69 billion constant 2015 US$ | 3.38 trillion constant 2015 US$ | 2.43 trillion constant 2015 US$ | United States of America |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher value of imported goods and services, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland or United States of America?
- United States of America, at 3.71 trillion constant 2015 US$ against 1.06 trillion constant 2015 US$ in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as of 2024.
- What is the difference in value of imported goods and services between United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America?
- 2.66 trillion constant 2015 US$, with United States of America ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America?
- 55 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2024.
- How do United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America rank globally for value of imported goods and services?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 3rd and United States of America ranks 1st of 170 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Value of imported goods and services. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Value of imported goods and market services received from the rest of the world. This data is expressed in US dollars, adjusted for inflation.