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Leading global merchandise importers 2014, by importing nation

Leading merchandise importers worldwide in 2014, by importing nation (Figures expressed in billions of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise specified)

The data displays the value of the leading merchandise importers worldwide in 2014, by importing nation. In that year, The U.S. was the biggest merchandise importing nation in the world, with a value amounting to about 2.41 trillion USD.

Merchandise tradeThe transformation of trade has been underway for some time. It is manifested most clearly in wider geographical participation in trade and the rise of international supply chain production. Technology, especially transport and communications, has been the main driver of global economic integration over the past two centuries.

United States 2413
China 1959
Germany 1216
Japan 822
United Kingdom 684
France 678
Hong Kong, China 601
Netherlands 588
Korea, Republic of 526
Canada 475
Italy 472
India 463
Belgium 452
Mexico 412
Singapore 366
Spain 358
Russian Federation 308
Chinese Taipei 274
United Arab Emirates 262
Turkey 242
Brazil 239
Australia 237
Thailand 228
Poland 220
Malaysia 209