Commercial service imports in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Commercial service imports was 446.27 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
446.27 billion current US$
Change on year
up 9.0%
World rank
5th
of 200 countries
All-time high
446.27 billion current US$
in 2025
All-time low
6.24 billion current US$
in 1970
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Commercial service imports in United Kingdom, 1970–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, commercial service imports in United Kingdom stood at 446.27 billion current US$. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.
The figure is up 9.0% on the previous year and up 90.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, commercial service imports in United Kingdom peaked at 446.27 billion current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 6.24 billion current US$, in 1970.
United Kingdom ranks 5th of 200 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Commercial service imports in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 6.24 billion current US$ | — |
| 1971 | 7.22 billion current US$ | +15.7% |
| 1972 | 7.89 billion current US$ | +9.3% |
| 1973 | 9.78 billion current US$ | +23.9% |
| 1974 | 11.72 billion current US$ | +19.8% |
| 1975 | 12.49 billion current US$ | +6.6% |
| 1976 | 12.05 billion current US$ | -3.6% |
| 1977 | 12.98 billion current US$ | +7.8% |
| 1978 | 14.98 billion current US$ | +15.4% |
| 1979 | 20.16 billion current US$ | +34.5% |
| 1980 | 25.22 billion current US$ | +25.1% |
| 1981 | 23.79 billion current US$ | -5.7% |
| 1982 | 22.49 billion current US$ | -5.5% |
| 1983 | 20.96 billion current US$ | -6.8% |
| 1984 | 20.62 billion current US$ | -1.6% |
| 1985 | 20.65 billion current US$ | +0.1% |
| 1986 | 25.16 billion current US$ | +21.9% |
| 1987 | 30.44 billion current US$ | +21.0% |
| 1988 | 36.27 billion current US$ | +19.2% |
| 1989 | 37.80 billion current US$ | +4.2% |
| 1990 | 44.71 billion current US$ | +18.3% |
| 1991 | 44.94 billion current US$ | +0.5% |
| 1992 | 50.88 billion current US$ | +13.2% |
| 1993 | 49.46 billion current US$ | -2.8% |
| 1994 | 56.71 billion current US$ | +14.7% |
| 1995 | 62.52 billion current US$ | +10.3% |
| 1996 | 69.14 billion current US$ | +10.6% |
| 1997 | 75.50 billion current US$ | +9.2% |
| 1998 | 85.80 billion current US$ | +13.6% |
| 1999 | 100.36 billion current US$ | +17.0% |
| 2000 | 101.46 billion current US$ | +1.1% |
| 2001 | 102.61 billion current US$ | +1.1% |
| 2002 | 114.67 billion current US$ | +11.7% |
| 2003 | 133.38 billion current US$ | +16.3% |
| 2004 | 161.03 billion current US$ | +20.7% |
| 2005 | 171.51 billion current US$ | +6.5% |
| 2006 | 187.11 billion current US$ | +9.1% |
| 2007 | 209.40 billion current US$ | +11.9% |
| 2008 | 209.66 billion current US$ | +0.1% |
| 2009 | 179.15 billion current US$ | -14.6% |
| 2010 | 185.16 billion current US$ | +3.4% |
| 2011 | 199.75 billion current US$ | +7.9% |
| 2012 | 200.43 billion current US$ | +0.3% |
| 2013 | 212.83 billion current US$ | +6.2% |
| 2014 | 237.94 billion current US$ | +11.8% |
| 2015 | 234.56 billion current US$ | -1.4% |
| 2016 | 231.41 billion current US$ | -1.3% |
| 2017 | 241.87 billion current US$ | +4.5% |
| 2018 | 280.38 billion current US$ | +15.9% |
| 2019 | 281.56 billion current US$ | +0.4% |
| 2020 | 214.10 billion current US$ | -24.0% |
| 2021 | 248.23 billion current US$ | +15.9% |
| 2022 | 316.28 billion current US$ | +27.4% |
| 2023 | 370.28 billion current US$ | +17.1% |
| 2024 | 409.54 billion current US$ | +10.6% |
| 2025 | 446.27 billion current US$ | +9.0% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 446.27 billion current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 18.83 billion current US$, 23.7× the median. (72 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 446.27 billion current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 17.38 billion current US$, 25.7× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 11.55 billion current US$ | 6.24 billion current US$ | 20.16 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 26.34 billion current US$ | 20.62 billion current US$ | 37.80 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 64.00 billion current US$ | 44.71 billion current US$ | 100.36 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 157.00 billion current US$ | 101.46 billion current US$ | 209.66 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 230.59 billion current US$ | 185.16 billion current US$ | 281.56 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 334.12 billion current US$ | 214.10 billion current US$ | 446.27 billion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
More private sector data for United Kingdom
- Merchandise trade 37.6% (2025)
- Food imports 9.8% (2025)
- Manufactures imports 56.7% (2025)
- Merchandise imports 948.64 billion current US$ (2025)
- Food exports 6.7% (2025)
- Manufactures exports 59.3% (2025)
- Merchandise exports 555.83 billion current US$ (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per capita 7,999 current US$ per person (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1389 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), annual growth rate 6.02 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is commercial service imports in United Kingdom?
- Commercial service imports in United Kingdom was 446.27 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest commercial service imports recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 446.27 billion current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest commercial service imports recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.24 billion current US$ in 1970.
- How does United Kingdom rank for commercial service imports?
- United Kingdom ranks 5th out of 200 countries with data for 2025.
- Is commercial service imports rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 90.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Commercial service imports (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Commercial service imports are total service imports minus imports of government services not included elsewhere. Imports of services are 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.