The statistic shows a ranking of the top 20 import countries worldwide in 2024. In 2024, the U.S. was the leading import country in the world with an import value of about **** trillion U.S. dollars. Import and export worldwide Import and export are generally important pillars of a country’s economy. The trade balance of a country shows the relationship between the values of a country’s imports and exports. If the balance is positive, i.e. if the value of exports is higher than that of imports, it is called a trade surplus. If it is negative and import values exceed export values, it represents a trade deficit. Worldwide trade is regulated by the World Trade Organization (WTO). It provides a framework for trade agreements and helps in resolving disputes. Since its foundation in 1995, more than 150 countries have become members of the WTO and obligated themselves to follow its regulations. The worldwide export volume in trade since 1950 has tripled, and a similar development can be observed in the worldwide import trade volume since 1950. Europe is leading the ranking regarding the value of worldwide export volume of trade by region, but the value of goods exported by Asia is almost up to par. Both continents are also the top destination regions of inter-regional trade worldwide. The United States, China, and Germany are the leading import countries worldwide, and also the leading export countries worldwide, albeit in a different order. The top traded goods and commodities are oil and fuel, electronic equipment, and machinery. The volume of commodities traded worldwide has increased dramatically over the past few years.

The United States' total Imports in 2024 were valued at US$3.36 Trillion, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. The United States' main import partners were: Mexico, China and Canada. The top three import commodities were: Machinery, nuclear reactors, boilers; Electrical, electronic equipment and Vehicles other than railway, tramway. Total Exports were valued at US$2.06 Trillion. In 2024, The United States had a trade deficit of US$1.29 Trillion.

Algeria's total Imports in 2017 were valued at US$46.05 Billion, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. Algeria's main import partners were: China, France and Italy. The top three import commodities were: Machinery, nuclear reactors, boilers; Electrical, electronic equipment and Vehicles other than railway, tramway. Total Exports were valued at US$35.19 Billion. In 2017, Algeria had a trade deficit of US$10.86 Billion.

The United States accounted for over 10 percent of global paper imports in 2023, based on total value. Germany followed, importing roughly eight percent of paper imports that year. In total, the top 15 importing countries accounted for almost 60 percent of global purchases of imported paper.

Lithuania's total Imports in 2024 were valued at US$44.75 Billion, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. Lithuania's main import partners were: Poland, Germany and Latvia. The top three import commodities were: Mineral fuels, oils, distillation products; Vehicles other than railway, tramway and Electrical, electronic equipment. Total Exports were valued at US$39.82 Billion. In 2024, Lithuania had a trade deficit of US$4.93 Billion.

In 2024, China was the world's largest importer of iron ore by a large margin, having accounted for a *****percent share of the total global iron ore imports based on value. Key facts on iron ore mining China accumulated a majority of the global iron ore imports in 2024, with over ** percent of total global imports. Japan followed behind distantly with a *****percent share of iron ore imports. On the other hand, Australia exports the largest share of global iron ore. Australia currently holds the world’s largest iron ore reserves, totaling ** billion metric tons in iron content and ** billion metric tons in crude ore as of 2024. China’s large share of iron ore imports is due to its heavy consumption of the material. It has become one of the largest steel producers in the world. Iron ore producers and end-users Iron ore is based on its valuable metallic iron, which can be extracted from rocks and minerals. A large majority, over ** percent, of the iron ore mined in the world is used to make steel. It is commonly used for structural engineering applications, vehicles, and machinery. Brazilian company Vale is one of the largest iron ore producers in the world, producing ******million metric tons in 2024.

Vietnam Imports: Other Countries of Africa: Kenya data was reported at 4.386 USD mn in 2014. This records a decrease from the previous number of 4.710 USD mn for 2013. Vietnam Imports: Other Countries of Africa: Kenya data is updated yearly, averaging 1.548 USD mn from Dec 1995 (Median) to 2014, with 20 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4.710 USD mn in 2013 and a record low of 0.000 USD mn in 2005. Vietnam Imports: Other Countries of Africa: Kenya data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by General Statistics Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Vietnam – Table VN.JA017: Imports: By Country: Value: Annual.

The Netherlands was the main source of petroleum products for the United Kingdom in 2024. That year, the UK imported approximately 6.4 million metric tons of petroleum products from the Netherlands. The Netherlands houses many oil refineries, such as the ExxonMobil plant in Rotterdam, which explains the high trade volume between these countries.

The statistic shows the imports into the United Arab Emirates by major countries in 2020, by value in United Arab Emirates dirhams. The total value of imports from China into the United Arab Emirates in 2020 amounted to approximately ****** billion United Arab Emirates dirhams.

Imports: Other Countries: Central America & Caribbean data was reported at 960.209 USD mn in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 967.028 USD mn for 2016. Imports: Other Countries: Central America & Caribbean data is updated yearly, averaging 391.629 USD mn from Dec 1996 (Median) to 2017, with 22 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.362 USD bn in 2013 and a record low of 41.017 USD mn in 2001. Imports: Other Countries: Central America & Caribbean data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Turkish Statistical Institute. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Turkey – Table TR.JA024: Imports: by Country and Region: Annual.

This dataset contains crude oil imports by country based on geographical area-Europe and Eurasia for 1968-2023. Follow datasource.kapsarc.org for timely data to advance energy economics research.

This page displays a table with Bosnia And Herzegovina Imports By Country in U.S. dollars, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade.

The United States was the largest importer of natural graphite powder or flakes in 2022, accounting for almost ** percent of global imports of power or flake natural graphite. South Korea and the Japan, were also among the leading natural powder or flake graphite importing countries in the world.

China imports more liquefied natural gas (LNG) than any other country in the world. In 2024, China purchased some ************* cubic meters worth of LNG. Natural gas and LNG Liquefied natural gas is natural gas that has been turned into liquid state so that it can be transported and stored more easily and cost-effectively. Natural gas is mainly comprised of methane with a little bit of ethane. As a non-toxic gas, it is also odorless and colorless. Natural gas is turned into a liquid by decreasing the temperature of the gas to -160 degrees Celsius (-260 degrees Fahrenheit). Global LNG trade Since 1970, LNG trade has been increasing in almost every year. In 2023, the global trade volume of LNG was *********** cubic meters, an increase from the previous year. The United States has become the world's major exporter of LNG, at roughly ************* cubic meters sold and was closely followed by Qatar. Due to the remote location of both countries, i.e. their relative distance to large consumer markets, liquefying gas is their only means of selling natural gas on a large scale.

Lebanon Imports: Other European Countries: Georgia data was reported at 35,273.921 USD th in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 51,785.797 USD th for 2016. Lebanon Imports: Other European Countries: Georgia data is updated yearly, averaging 7,643.000 USD th from Dec 1996 (Median) to 2017, with 22 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 158,977.044 USD th in 2012 and a record low of 6.000 USD th in 2000. Lebanon Imports: Other European Countries: Georgia data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Lebanese Customs. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Lebanon – Table LB.JA017: Imports: by Country: Annual.

This page displays a table with European Union Imports By Country,imports By Country in U.S. dollars, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade.

Imports: cif: Middle East: Lebanon data was reported at 4.440 EUR mn in Jul 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 2.864 EUR mn for Jun 2018. Imports: cif: Middle East: Lebanon data is updated monthly, averaging 1.691 EUR mn from Jan 1991 (Median) to Jul 2018, with 331 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7.989 EUR mn in Oct 2006 and a record low of 0.278 EUR mn in Jan 1993. Imports: cif: Middle East: Lebanon data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Italy – Table IT.JA012: Imports: By Countries.

Moldova Imports: Other Countries: Cambodia data was reported at 706.113 USD th in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 841.417 USD th for 2016. Moldova Imports: Other Countries: Cambodia data is updated yearly, averaging 304.200 USD th from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2017, with 18 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 868.400 USD th in 2014 and a record low of 0.300 USD th in 2001. Moldova Imports: Other Countries: Cambodia data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bank of Moldova. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Moldova – Table MD.JA011: Imports: by Country: Annual.

This statistic shows the leading import countries for apparel in Canada in 2024. Canada imported approximately *** billion Canadian dollars of apparel from China in 2024, making China the leading country for apparel imports to Canada.

Imports: China: Iron & Steel Articles data was reported at 895.163 HKD mn in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 622.206 HKD mn for Feb 2025. Imports: China: Iron & Steel Articles data is updated monthly, averaging 854.332 HKD mn from Jan 2012 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 159 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,444.657 HKD mn in Apr 2022 and a record low of 297.316 HKD mn in Feb 2020. Imports: China: Iron & Steel Articles data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Census and Statistics Department. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Hong Kong SAR (China) – Table HK.JA027: Imports: by Country and Commodity: by 2 Digit HS Code.