Share of imports by region of origin in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Share of imports by region of origin was 84.37 billion current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
84.37 billion current US$
Change on year
up 3.5%
World rank
9th
of 210 countries
All-time high
90.09 billion current US$
in 2022
All-time low
1.44 billion current US$
in 1950
Years of data
77
1948–2024
Share of imports by region of origin in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1948–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, share of imports by region of origin in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland stood at 84.37 billion current US$.
That represents a change of up 3.5% on the previous year and up 14.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of imports by region of origin in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 90.09 billion current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1.44 billion current US$, in 1950.
That places United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 9th out of 210 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of imports by region of origin in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 2.06 billion current US$ | — |
| 1949 | 1.97 billion current US$ | -4.3% |
| 1950 | 1.44 billion current US$ | -26.8% |
| 1951 | 2.29 billion current US$ | +58.5% |
| 1952 | 2.12 billion current US$ | -7.3% |
| 1953 | 1.91 billion current US$ | -9.8% |
| 1954 | 1.87 billion current US$ | -2.1% |
| 1955 | 2.45 billion current US$ | +31.2% |
| 1956 | 2.46 billion current US$ | +0.3% |
| 1957 | 2.67 billion current US$ | +8.2% |
| 1958 | 2.18 billion current US$ | -18.0% |
| 1959 | 2.27 billion current US$ | +3.7% |
| 1960 | 2.98 billion current US$ | +31.6% |
| 1961 | 2.66 billion current US$ | -10.9% |
| 1962 | 2.61 billion current US$ | -1.7% |
| 1963 | 2.86 billion current US$ | +9.6% |
| 1964 | 3.46 billion current US$ | +20.8% |
| 1965 | 3.47 billion current US$ | +0.2% |
| 1966 | 3.51 billion current US$ | +1.2% |
| 1967 | 3.79 billion current US$ | +8.1% |
| 1968 | 4.06 billion current US$ | +7.2% |
| 1969 | 4.18 billion current US$ | +2.8% |
| 1970 | 4.71 billion current US$ | +12.8% |
| 1971 | 4.49 billion current US$ | -4.6% |
| 1972 | 4.74 billion current US$ | +5.4% |
| 1973 | 6.14 billion current US$ | +29.6% |
| 1974 | 8.04 billion current US$ | +31.0% |
| 1975 | 7.74 billion current US$ | -3.7% |
| 1976 | 8.19 billion current US$ | +5.7% |
| 1977 | 9.17 billion current US$ | +12.0% |
| 1978 | 10.44 billion current US$ | +13.9% |
| 1979 | 13.69 billion current US$ | +31.1% |
| 1980 | 18.41 billion current US$ | +34.5% |
| 1981 | 16.26 billion current US$ | -11.7% |
| 1982 | 15.09 billion current US$ | -7.2% |
| 1983 | 14.66 billion current US$ | -2.9% |
| 1984 | 15.83 billion current US$ | +8.0% |
| 1985 | 15.93 billion current US$ | +0.7% |
| 1986 | 15.58 billion current US$ | -2.2% |
| 1987 | 18.73 billion current US$ | +20.2% |
| 1988 | 24.00 billion current US$ | +28.1% |
| 1989 | 27.03 billion current US$ | +12.7% |
| 1990 | 30.28 billion current US$ | +12.0% |
| 1991 | 28.85 billion current US$ | -4.7% |
| 1992 | 28.73 billion current US$ | -0.4% |
| 1993 | 28.48 billion current US$ | -0.9% |
| 1994 | 31.29 billion current US$ | +9.9% |
| 1995 | 37.29 billion current US$ | +19.2% |
| 1996 | 41.48 billion current US$ | +11.2% |
| 1997 | 47.21 billion current US$ | +13.8% |
| 1998 | 48.87 billion current US$ | +3.5% |
| 1999 | 48.47 billion current US$ | -0.8% |
| 2000 | 53.76 billion current US$ | +10.9% |
| 2001 | 52.41 billion current US$ | -2.5% |
| 2002 | 47.39 billion current US$ | -9.6% |
| 2003 | 47.87 billion current US$ | +1.0% |
| 2004 | 52.69 billion current US$ | +10.1% |
| 2005 | 48.42 billion current US$ | -8.1% |
| 2006 | 56.68 billion current US$ | +17.0% |
| 2007 | 64.22 billion current US$ | +13.3% |
| 2008 | 66.40 billion current US$ | +3.4% |
| 2009 | 53.65 billion current US$ | -19.2% |
| 2010 | 63.31 billion current US$ | +18.0% |
| 2011 | 81.39 billion current US$ | +28.6% |
| 2012 | 79.79 billion current US$ | -2.0% |
| 2013 | 66.59 billion current US$ | -16.5% |
| 2014 | 73.77 billion current US$ | +10.8% |
| 2015 | 74.43 billion current US$ | +0.9% |
| 2016 | 74.20 billion current US$ | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 77.41 billion current US$ | +4.3% |
| 2018 | 81.04 billion current US$ | +4.7% |
| 2019 | 87.60 billion current US$ | +8.1% |
| 2020 | 57.87 billion current US$ | -33.9% |
| 2021 | 66.35 billion current US$ | +14.7% |
| 2022 | 90.09 billion current US$ | +35.8% |
| 2023 | 81.50 billion current US$ | -9.5% |
| 2024 | 84.37 billion current US$ | +3.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 2.02 billion current US$ | 1.97 billion current US$ | 2.06 billion current US$ | 2 |
| 1950s | 2.17 billion current US$ | 1.44 billion current US$ | 2.67 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1960s | 3.36 billion current US$ | 2.61 billion current US$ | 4.18 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 7.73 billion current US$ | 4.49 billion current US$ | 13.69 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 18.15 billion current US$ | 14.66 billion current US$ | 27.03 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 37.09 billion current US$ | 28.48 billion current US$ | 48.87 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 54.35 billion current US$ | 47.39 billion current US$ | 66.40 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 75.95 billion current US$ | 63.31 billion current US$ | 87.60 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 76.04 billion current US$ | 57.87 billion current US$ | 90.09 billion current US$ | 5 |
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- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) 0.459 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) 26,440 current LCU per person (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 1.01 % change on previous year (2025)
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- Final consumption expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate 8.3 % change on previous year (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is share of imports by region of origin in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Share of imports by region of origin in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 84.37 billion current US$ in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of imports by region of origin recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 90.09 billion current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest share of imports by region of origin recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.44 billion current US$ in 1950.
- How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for share of imports by region of origin?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 9th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of imports by region of origin rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of imports by region of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total value of goods a country imports from North America in US dollars, including freight and insurance costs. This data is not adjusted for inflation.