Imports of goods and services in European Union
European Union: Imports of goods and services was 7.74 trillion constant 2015 US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
7.74 trillion constant 2015 US$
Change on year
up 3.7%
Rank
7th
of 36 groups
All-time high
7.74 trillion constant 2015 US$
in 2025
All-time low
732.68 billion constant 2015 US$
in 1970
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Imports of goods and services in European Union, 1970–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in constant 2015 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services in European Union is 7.74 trillion constant 2015 US$, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.
That represents a change of up 3.7% on the previous year and up 35.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in European Union peaked at 7.74 trillion constant 2015 US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 732.68 billion constant 2015 US$, in 1970.
That places European Union 7th out of 36 groups with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services in European Union, year by year
| Year | constant 2015 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 732.68 billion constant 2015 US$ | — |
| 1971 | 768.73 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.9% |
| 1972 | 837.58 billion constant 2015 US$ | +9.0% |
| 1973 | 928.33 billion constant 2015 US$ | +10.8% |
| 1974 | 954.53 billion constant 2015 US$ | +2.8% |
| 1975 | 904.58 billion constant 2015 US$ | -5.2% |
| 1976 | 1.02 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +12.4% |
| 1977 | 1.04 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +2.6% |
| 1978 | 1.08 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +3.8% |
| 1979 | 1.19 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +9.6% |
| 1980 | 1.22 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +2.9% |
| 1981 | 1.21 trillion constant 2015 US$ | -1.4% |
| 1982 | 1.21 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +0.7% |
| 1983 | 1.22 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +0.7% |
| 1984 | 1.29 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +5.9% |
| 1985 | 1.36 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +4.9% |
| 1986 | 1.42 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +4.8% |
| 1987 | 1.53 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +7.6% |
| 1988 | 1.63 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +6.7% |
| 1989 | 1.77 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +8.1% |
| 1990 | 1.84 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +4.3% |
| 1991 | 1.91 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +3.6% |
| 1992 | 1.98 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +3.8% |
| 1993 | 1.90 trillion constant 2015 US$ | -4.3% |
| 1994 | 2.06 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +8.8% |
| 1995 | 2.23 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +8.3% |
| 1996 | 2.34 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +4.7% |
| 1997 | 2.58 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +10.4% |
| 1998 | 2.85 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +10.4% |
| 1999 | 3.05 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +7.1% |
| 2000 | 3.43 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +12.1% |
| 2001 | 3.51 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +2.5% |
| 2002 | 3.54 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +1.0% |
| 2003 | 3.66 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +3.3% |
| 2004 | 3.93 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +7.4% |
| 2005 | 4.19 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +6.6% |
| 2006 | 4.58 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +9.1% |
| 2007 | 4.92 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +7.5% |
| 2008 | 4.96 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +0.7% |
| 2009 | 4.38 trillion constant 2015 US$ | -11.7% |
| 2010 | 4.80 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +9.7% |
| 2011 | 5.02 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +4.6% |
| 2012 | 4.97 trillion constant 2015 US$ | -1.0% |
| 2013 | 5.05 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +1.7% |
| 2014 | 5.31 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +5.2% |
| 2015 | 5.72 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +7.6% |
| 2016 | 5.98 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +4.5% |
| 2017 | 6.31 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +5.6% |
| 2018 | 6.58 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +4.3% |
| 2019 | 6.89 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +4.7% |
| 2020 | 6.37 trillion constant 2015 US$ | -7.5% |
| 2021 | 6.99 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +9.7% |
| 2022 | 7.57 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +8.2% |
| 2023 | 7.44 trillion constant 2015 US$ | -1.7% |
| 2024 | 7.47 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +0.4% |
| 2025 | 7.74 trillion constant 2015 US$ | +3.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 945.51 billion constant 2015 US$ | 732.68 billion constant 2015 US$ | 1.19 trillion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.39 trillion constant 2015 US$ | 1.21 trillion constant 2015 US$ | 1.77 trillion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.27 trillion constant 2015 US$ | 1.84 trillion constant 2015 US$ | 3.05 trillion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.11 trillion constant 2015 US$ | 3.43 trillion constant 2015 US$ | 4.96 trillion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.66 trillion constant 2015 US$ | 4.80 trillion constant 2015 US$ | 6.89 trillion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.27 trillion constant 2015 US$ | 6.37 trillion constant 2015 US$ | 7.74 trillion constant 2015 US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near European Union
- 4 France 930.33 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 5 Japan 907.55 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 6 India 792.60 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 7 Singapore 764.03 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 8 Korea 730.66 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 9 Netherlands 717.58 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 10 Hong Kong, China 649.57 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
More economy & growth data for European Union
- Gross national expenditure (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 2.12 % change on previous year (2025)
- Exports of goods and services (current US$), per capita 23,360 current US$ per person (2025)
- Exports of goods and services (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.4961 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Exports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate 7.29 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (constant 2015 US$), per capita 33,955 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.7211 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate 9.47 % change on previous year (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.5591 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$), per capita 26,328 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Exports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 2.34 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in European Union?
- Imports of goods and services in European Union was 7.74 trillion constant 2015 US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in European Union?
- The highest recorded value was 7.74 trillion constant 2015 US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in European Union?
- The lowest recorded value was 732.68 billion constant 2015 US$ in 1970.
- How does European Union rank for imports of goods and services?
- European Union ranks 7th out of 36 groups with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in European Union?
- Over the last ten years it is up 35.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this European Union data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment is 2015. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.