Imports of goods and services (current US$) in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Imports of goods and services (current US$) was 1.28 trillion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services in United Kingdom, 1970–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services in United Kingdom is 1.28 trillion current US$, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.
That represents a change of up 8.6% on the previous year and up 48.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in United Kingdom peaked at 1.28 trillion current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 27.40 billion current US$, in 1970.
That places United Kingdom 4th out of 193 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (current US$) in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 27.40 billion current US$ | — |
| 1971 | 30.41 billion current US$ | +11.0% |
| 1972 | 35.24 billion current US$ | +15.9% |
| 1973 | 47.68 billion current US$ | +35.3% |
| 1974 | 65.22 billion current US$ | +36.8% |
| 1975 | 65.49 billion current US$ | +0.4% |
| 1976 | 67.73 billion current US$ | +3.4% |
| 1977 | 76.16 billion current US$ | +12.4% |
| 1978 | 89.61 billion current US$ | +17.7% |
| 1979 | 118.50 billion current US$ | +32.2% |
| 1980 | 137.93 billion current US$ | +16.4% |
| 1981 | 125.12 billion current US$ | -9.3% |
| 1982 | 122.12 billion current US$ | -2.4% |
| 1983 | 121.33 billion current US$ | -0.7% |
| 1984 | 127.27 billion current US$ | +4.9% |
| 1985 | 130.95 billion current US$ | +2.9% |
| 1986 | 152.91 billion current US$ | +16.8% |
| 1987 | 188.35 billion current US$ | +23.2% |
| 1988 | 229.26 billion current US$ | +21.7% |
| 1989 | 241.32 billion current US$ | +5.3% |
| 1990 | 272.42 billion current US$ | +12.9% |
| 1991 | 259.64 billion current US$ | -4.7% |
| 1992 | 275.83 billion current US$ | +6.2% |
| 1993 | 264.46 billion current US$ | -4.1% |
| 1994 | 294.34 billion current US$ | +11.3% |
| 1995 | 339.07 billion current US$ | +15.2% |
| 1996 | 367.59 billion current US$ | +8.4% |
| 1997 | 393.67 billion current US$ | +7.1% |
| 1998 | 412.21 billion current US$ | +4.7% |
| 1999 | 427.73 billion current US$ | +3.8% |
| 2000 | 447.68 billion current US$ | +4.7% |
| 2001 | 450.23 billion current US$ | +0.6% |
| 2002 | 479.95 billion current US$ | +6.6% |
| 2003 | 537.97 billion current US$ | +12.1% |
| 2004 | 639.13 billion current US$ | +18.8% |
| 2005 | 697.47 billion current US$ | +9.1% |
| 2006 | 796.61 billion current US$ | +14.2% |
| 2007 | 848.87 billion current US$ | +6.6% |
| 2008 | 855.80 billion current US$ | +0.8% |
| 2009 | 678.92 billion current US$ | -20.7% |
| 2010 | 756.63 billion current US$ | +11.4% |
| 2011 | 857.77 billion current US$ | +13.4% |
| 2012 | 855.88 billion current US$ | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 881.36 billion current US$ | +3.0% |
| 2014 | 934.53 billion current US$ | +6.0% |
| 2015 | 861.46 billion current US$ | -7.8% |
| 2016 | 833.10 billion current US$ | -3.3% |
| 2017 | 869.55 billion current US$ | +4.4% |
| 2018 | 957.62 billion current US$ | +10.1% |
| 2019 | 951.88 billion current US$ | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 795.72 billion current US$ | -16.4% |
| 2021 | 934.38 billion current US$ | +17.4% |
| 2022 | 1.12 trillion current US$ | +19.6% |
| 2023 | 1.13 trillion current US$ | +1.2% |
| 2024 | 1.17 trillion current US$ | +3.8% |
| 2025 | 1.28 trillion current US$ | +8.6% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 1.28 trillion current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 67.79 billion current US$, 18.8× the median. (72 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 1.28 trillion current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 71.13 billion current US$, 17.9× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 62.34 billion current US$ | 27.40 billion current US$ | 118.50 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 157.66 billion current US$ | 121.33 billion current US$ | 241.32 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 330.70 billion current US$ | 259.64 billion current US$ | 427.73 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 643.26 billion current US$ | 447.68 billion current US$ | 855.80 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 875.98 billion current US$ | 756.63 billion current US$ | 957.62 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.07 trillion current US$ | 795.72 billion current US$ | 1.28 trillion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
More economy & growth data for United Kingdom
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.14 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.42 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 1.04 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0099 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 571.28 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -3.78 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0072 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 417.14 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 3.15 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0051 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in United Kingdom?
- Imports of goods and services in United Kingdom was 1.28 trillion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 1.28 trillion current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 27.40 billion current US$ in 1970.
- How does United Kingdom rank for imports of goods and services?
- United Kingdom ranks 4th out of 193 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 48.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Imports of goods and services (current 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 current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.