Ranked: The 30 Largest Importers in the World
Update: 2025-10-31
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Ranked: The Top 30 Largest Importers in the World
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Key Takeaways
- America, China, and Germany were the world’s largest importers of goods in 2024.
- Vietnam’s imports surged 17% over the year, driven by growing investment and the diversification of supply chains.
More than 13% of the world’s imported goods are purchased by America, equaling $3.4 trillion in 2024.
From industrial inputs like copper and machinery to consumer goods, America’s appetite for imports reflected strong domestic demand and business activity. Meanwhile, China imported $2.6 trillion in goods, ranking second globally.
This graphic shows the largest importers of goods in the world, based on data from the World Trade Organization.
The Largest Importers in the World in 2024
Below, we show the top 30 importers, collectively importing $20.4 trillion in goods last year:
| Rank | Country | Value of Imported Goods 2024 (Billion US$) | Share (%) | Annual Percentage Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  U.S. | $3,359 | 13.6 | 6 |
| 2 |  China | $2,585 | 10.4 | 1 |
| 3 |  Germany | $1,422 | 5.7 | -3 |
| 4 |  United Kingdom | $816 | 3.3 | 3 |
| 5 |  Netherlands | $814 | 3.3 | -3 |
| 6 |  France | $750 | 3 | -5 |
| 7 |  Japan | $743 | 3 | -5 |
| 8 |  India | $718 | 2.9 | 7 |
| 9 |  Hong Kong SAR | $704 | 2.8 | 8 |
| 10 |  Mexico | $644 | 2.6 | 4 |
| 11 |  South Korea | $632 | 2.5 | -2 |
| 12 |  Italy | $615 | 2.5 | -4 |
| 13 |  Canada | $574 | 2.3 | 1 |
| 14 |  UAE | $544 | 2.2 | 16 |
| 15 |  Belgium | $514 | 2.1 | -7 |
| 16 |  Spain | $472 | 1.9 | 0 |
| 17 |  Singapore | $459 | 1.9 | 8 |
| 18 |  Taiwan | $401 | 1.6 | 12 |
| 19 |  Viet Nam | $381 | 1.5 | 17 |
| 20 |  Poland | $379 | 1.5 | 2 |
| 21 |  Switzerland | $369 | 1.5 | 1 |
| 22 |  Türkiye | $344 | 1.4 |
