United Kingdom Imports
Imports of goods and services BM.GSR.GNFS.CD
United Kingdom's imports was $1.32T in 2025, ranked 4th globally. This represents a 12.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
United Kingdom's imports stood at $1.32T in 2025, a rise of +$146.4B from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $1.32T by 2025. United Kingdom ranked 4th globally.
The United Kingdom’s import volume has expanded dramatically over the 56‑year span from 1970, when it recorded a trough of 26,647,178,719.56, to 2025, when imports reached an all‑time peak of 1,320,885,442,432.50, ranking fourth globally. This increase represents a more than 49‑fold rise, reflecting the deepening integration of the UK into global supply chains, the liberalisation of trade policy in the 1980s, and the growth of consumer demand for a broader range of goods. Compared with its closest peers, the United Kingdom’s 2025 imports are modestly lower than Germany’s 1,963,194,984,646.40 but exceed France’s 1,212,193,182,476.10, underscoring its position as a major but not dominant importer among advanced economies. The sustained upward trajectory suggests that, barring major disruptions such as protectionist shifts or severe currency depreciation, the United Kingdom is likely to continue expanding its import bill, potentially narrowing the gap with Germany in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $1.52T | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $1.42T | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $1.32T | - | - |
| 2025 | $1.32T | +$146.4B | #4 |
| 2024 | $1.17T | +$42.6B | #148 |
| 2023 | $1.13T | +$13.4B | #169 |
| 2022 | $1.12T | +$184.8B | #175 |
| 2021 | $933.6B | +$146.3B | #175 |
| 2020 | $787.4B | −$154.6B | #177 |
| 2019 | $942.0B | −$4.4B | #180 |
| 2018 | $946.3B | +$81.3B | #179 |
| 2017 | $865.1B | +$36.6B | #180 |
| 2016 | $828.5B | −$31.2B | #183 |
| 2015 | $859.7B | −$75.6B | #183 |
| 2014 | $935.3B | +$51.7B | #183 |
| 2013 | $883.5B | +$27.9B | #180 |
| 2012 | $855.7B | −$1.8B | #181 |
| 2011 | $857.4B | +$100.8B | #180 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
United Kingdom matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1985. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw imports improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
United Kingdom's imports was $1.32T in 2025. Ranked 4th globally. This represents a 12.5% increase from the previous year.
United Kingdom's imports peaked at $1.32T in 2025.
The lowest imports in United Kingdom was $26.6B in 1970.
United Kingdom ranks 4th globally in imports as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BM.GSR.GNFS.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
United Kingdom's imports is projected to reach $1.32T by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
United Kingdom's imports was approximately 1.32 trillion ($1.32T) in 2025.
The imports of United Kingdom in 2025 was $1.32T. This ranks 4th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_united-kingdom_imports,
title = {United Kingdom Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/united-kingdom/imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}