The data displays a ranking of the top 20 import countries worldwide in 2017. In 2017, the U.S. were the leading import country in the world with an import value of about 2.41 trillion USD.
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.
