Merchandise imports in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Merchandise imports was 948.64 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
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$, in 1961.
United Kingdom ranks 4th of 206 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 15.82 billion current US$ | 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)
- Commercial service exports 714.58 billion current US$ (2025)
- Transport services 9.9% (2025)
- Computer, communications and other services 55.2% (2025)
- Commercial service imports 446.27 billion current US$ (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.