Merchandise imports in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Merchandise imports was 948.64 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
948.64 billion current US$
Change on year
up 15.7%
World rank
4th
of 206 countries
All-time high
948.64 billion current US$
in 2025
All-time low
12.73 billion current US$
in 1961
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Merchandise imports in United Kingdom, 1960–2025
Source: World Trade Organization (WTO). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, merchandise imports in United Kingdom stood at 948.64 billion current US$. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
That represents a change of up 15.7% on the previous year and up 50.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise imports in United Kingdom peaked at 948.64 billion current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 12.73 billion current US$, in 1961.
United Kingdom ranks 4th of 206 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Merchandise imports in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 13.03 billion current US$ | — |
| 1961 | 12.73 billion current US$ | -2.3% |
| 1962 | 12.96 billion current US$ | +1.8% |
| 1963 | 13.97 billion current US$ | +7.8% |
| 1964 | 15.97 billion current US$ | +14.3% |
| 1965 | 16.13 billion current US$ | +1.0% |
| 1966 | 16.66 billion current US$ | +3.3% |
| 1967 | 17.80 billion current US$ | +6.8% |
| 1968 | 18.96 billion current US$ | +6.5% |
| 1969 | 19.96 billion current US$ | +5.3% |
| 1970 | 21.87 billion current US$ | +9.6% |
| 1971 | 23.86 billion current US$ | +9.1% |
| 1972 | 27.66 billion current US$ | +15.9% |
| 1973 | 38.53 billion current US$ | +39.3% |
| 1974 | 54.19 billion current US$ | +40.7% |
| 1975 | 53.34 billion current US$ | -1.6% |
| 1976 | 55.74 billion current US$ | +4.5% |
| 1977 | 63.19 billion current US$ | +13.4% |
| 1978 | 75.81 billion current US$ | +20.0% |
| 1979 | 99.60 billion current US$ | +31.4% |
| 1980 | 115.55 billion current US$ | +16.0% |
| 1981 | 102.71 billion current US$ | -11.1% |
| 1982 | 99.65 billion current US$ | -3.0% |
| 1983 | 100.08 billion current US$ | +0.4% |
| 1984 | 104.72 billion current US$ | +4.6% |
| 1985 | 108.96 billion current US$ | +4.0% |
| 1986 | 126.33 billion current US$ | +15.9% |
| 1987 | 154.41 billion current US$ | +22.2% |
| 1988 | 189.34 billion current US$ | +22.6% |
| 1989 | 197.73 billion current US$ | +4.4% |
| 1990 | 222.98 billion current US$ | +12.8% |
| 1991 | 209.95 billion current US$ | -5.8% |
| 1992 | 221.55 billion current US$ | +5.5% |
| 1993 | 209.32 billion current US$ | -5.5% |
| 1994 | 234.08 billion current US$ | +11.8% |
| 1995 | 267.25 billion current US$ | +14.2% |
| 1996 | 287.33 billion current US$ | +7.5% |
| 1997 | 307.52 billion current US$ | +7.0% |
| 1998 | 321.23 billion current US$ | +4.5% |
| 1999 | 324.90 billion current US$ | +1.1% |
| 2000 | 339.64 billion current US$ | +4.5% |
| 2001 | 340.96 billion current US$ | +0.4% |
| 2002 | 360.33 billion current US$ | +5.7% |
| 2003 | 394.57 billion current US$ | +9.5% |
| 2004 | 469.73 billion current US$ | +19.0% |
| 2005 | 521.92 billion current US$ | +11.1% |
| 2006 | 615.68 billion current US$ | +18.0% |
| 2007 | 644.57 billion current US$ | +4.7% |
| 2008 | 668.60 billion current US$ | +3.7% |
| 2009 | 522.86 billion current US$ | -21.8% |
| 2010 | 592.27 billion current US$ | +13.3% |
| 2011 | 680.94 billion current US$ | +15.0% |
| 2012 | 702.84 billion current US$ | +3.2% |
| 2013 | 662.16 billion current US$ | -5.8% |
| 2014 | 694.13 billion current US$ | +4.8% |
| 2015 | 630.00 billion current US$ | -9.2% |
| 2016 | 636.73 billion current US$ | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 641.00 billion current US$ | +0.7% |
| 2018 | 672.45 billion current US$ | +4.9% |
| 2019 | 696.21 billion current US$ | +3.5% |
| 2020 | 638.25 billion current US$ | -8.3% |
| 2021 | 695.12 billion current US$ | +8.9% |
| 2022 | 823.59 billion current US$ | +18.5% |
| 2023 | 791.54 billion current US$ | -3.9% |
| 2024 | 820.19 billion current US$ | +3.6% |
| 2025 | 948.64 billion current US$ | +15.7% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 948.64 billion current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 44.50 billion current US$, 21.3× the median. (77 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 948.64 billion current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 64.46 billion current US$, 14.7× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 15.82 billion current US$ | 12.73 billion current US$ | 19.96 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 51.38 billion current US$ | 21.87 billion current US$ | 99.60 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 129.95 billion current US$ | 99.65 billion current US$ | 197.73 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 260.61 billion current US$ | 209.32 billion current US$ | 324.90 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 487.89 billion current US$ | 339.64 billion current US$ | 668.60 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 660.87 billion current US$ | 592.27 billion current US$ | 702.84 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 786.22 billion current US$ | 638.25 billion current US$ | 948.64 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)
- 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$), annual growth rate 6.02 % change on previous year (2025)
- Merchandise imports (current US$), per capita 13,652 current US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise imports in United Kingdom?
- Merchandise imports in United Kingdom was 948.64 billion current US$ in 2025, according to World Trade Organization (WTO).
- What is the highest merchandise imports recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 948.64 billion current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest merchandise imports recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.73 billion current US$ in 1961.
- How does United Kingdom rank for merchandise imports?
- United Kingdom ranks 4th out of 206 countries with data for 2025.
- Is merchandise imports rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 50.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from World Trade Organization (WTO), published as part of Merchandise imports (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Merchandise imports includes goods whose economic ownership is changed from a non-resident to a resident and that are not included in the following specific categories: goods under merchanting, non-monetary gold, and parts of travel, construction, and government goods and services n.i.e. 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.