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.

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.

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.

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.

Armenia was the most dependent country on imports from Russia, as imports from Russia accounted for around over ** percent of its total imports in 2023 based on mirror data. Central Asian countries like Tajikistan and Kazakhstan also had a significant share of their imports coming from Russia.

The average for 2024 based on 133 countries was 205.64 billion U.S. dollars. The highest value was in the USA: 4083.29 billion U.S. dollars and the lowest value was in Kiribati: 0.29 billion U.S. dollars. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2024. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

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.

This table contains 3904 series, with data for years 2000 - 2016 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years). This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (1 item: Canada);  Trade (2 items: Import; Export);  Top sixty trading partners (61 items: Total of all countries; United States; China; Mexico; ...);  Classification by Broad Economic Categories (BEC4) (32 items: Food and beverages; Food and beverages, primary; Food and beverages, primary, mainly for industry; Food and beverages, primary, mainly for household consumption; ...).

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.

International merchandise trade data for customs-basis imports by country of origin and country of export. Users have the option of selecting principal trading partners as well as North American Product Classification System (NAPCS) sections and groups.

1. Net forex earnings from exports are included in this statistic when they are repatriated to designated banks within the country of publication.2. Forex payments for imports are included in this statistic when they are transferred to the country of publication as specified by the customer.3. The values of funds transferred in and out from the Americas region (Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Mexico, and the United States) are provided annually and cumulatively for the import and export forex receipts and payments statistics conducted by designated banks.4. Unit: Million US dollars

Moldova Imports: Other Countries: Pakistan data was reported at 2,811.017 USD th in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,129.502 USD th for 2016. Moldova Imports: Other Countries: Pakistan data is updated yearly, averaging 643.300 USD th from Dec 1997 (Median) to 2017, with 21 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3,813.000 USD th in 2012 and a record low of 15.000 USD th in 1997. Moldova Imports: Other Countries: Pakistan 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 graph shows the growth in the U.S. import volume of trade goods from OPEC countries from 1985 to 2020. In 2020, U.S. imports from OPEC countries amounted to approximately 21.4 billion U.S. dollars.

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.

Lebanon Imports: South East Asian Countries: China data was reported at 1,879,110.461 USD th in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2,094,116.199 USD th for 2016. Lebanon Imports: South East Asian Countries: China data is updated yearly, averaging 884,787.500 USD th from Dec 1996 (Median) to 2017, with 22 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,484,138.399 USD th in 2014 and a record low of 219,874.000 USD th in 1996. Lebanon Imports: South East Asian Countries: China 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.

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.

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Imports: Cuba data was reported at 1,014.402 USD th in Oct 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1,094.013 USD th for Sep 2025. Imports: Cuba data is updated monthly, averaging 2,124.649 USD th from Jan 2013 (Median) to Oct 2025, with 154 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3,314.887 USD th in Dec 2013 and a record low of 438.495 USD th in Aug 2020. Imports: Cuba data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Turkish Statistical Institute. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Turkey – Table TR.JA: General Trade System: Imports: by Country.

Lebanon Imports: Other South American Countries: Uruguay data was reported at 7,930.222 USD th in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 5,886.559 USD th for 2016. Lebanon Imports: Other South American Countries: Uruguay data is updated yearly, averaging 1,382.349 USD th from Dec 1996 (Median) to 2017, with 22 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 58,088.000 USD th in 2009 and a record low of 52.000 USD th in 2001. Lebanon Imports: Other South American Countries: Uruguay 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.

Lebanon Imports: African Countries: Niger data was reported at 24.440 USD th in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 22.832 USD th for 2016. Lebanon Imports: African Countries: Niger data is updated yearly, averaging 13.000 USD th from Dec 1997 (Median) to 2017, with 21 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 163.025 USD th in 2012 and a record low of 0.000 USD th in 2014. Lebanon Imports: African Countries: Niger 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.