In 2015, United Kingdom bought US$625.7 billion worth of imported products down by 12.8% since 2011 and down by 9.9% from 2014 to 2015.

Fastest-Growing UK Imports 2015

Research Note: Import numbers rarely match the source exporters’ stats. Reasons for import-export statistical discrepancies include re-exports, time lags, misallocations, distinct trade reporting systems, different quantity measurements and country confidentiality rules. Also, transportation and insurance costs are sometimes added to import totals.