The realm of imports encompasses a wide range of legally approved materials, products, and services, with the landscape of importation constantly evolving each year in response to shifting demand for various offerings. Currently, the European Union holds the top spot on the global leaderboard, with imports valued at approximately $2.39 trillion, followed closely by the United States at $2.35 trillion and China at $1.81 trillion. The remaining 27 countries on the list are also ranked below in order of import volume.
| Rank | Country | Imports (In billions) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | United States | $2,407 |
| 1 | European Union | $2,335 |
| 3 | China | $2,055 |
| 4 | Germany | $1,171 |
| 5 | Japan | $634 |
| 6 | United Kingdom | $631 |
| 11 | Netherlands | $596 |
| 10 | Hong Kong | $578 |
| 7 | France | $569 |
| 9 | India | $478 |
| 8 | South Korea | $467 |
| 15 | Mexico | $467 |
| 13 | Italy | $422 |
| 12 | Canada | $405 |
| 17 | Belgium | $395 |
| 14 | Singapore | $329 |
| 18 | Spain | $324 |
| 19 | Switzerland | $291 |
| 20 | Taiwan | $287 |
| 16 | Vietnam | $271 |
| 26 | Poland | $257 |
| 21 | Russia | $231 |
| 23 | Turkey | $219 |
| 25 | Thailand | $208 |
| 22 | Australia | $202 |
| 27 | Malaysia | $189 |
| 24 | United Arab Emirates | $188 |
| 29 | Austria | $172 |
| 28 | Czech Republic | $170 |
| 30 | Brazil | $158 |
