Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World) in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World) was 57.01 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar in United Kingdom, 1994–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
United Kingdom recorded 57.01 billion for imports of low carbon technology products, us dollar in 2024. That is the highest value across all 31 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.4% on the previous year and up 159.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of low carbon technology products, us dollar in United Kingdom peaked at 57.01 billion in 2024 and was at its lowest, 6.92 billion, in 1994.
That places United Kingdom 4th out of 194 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World) in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 6.92 billion | — |
| 1995 | 8.34 billion | +20.6% |
| 1996 | 9.07 billion | +8.8% |
| 1997 | 10.02 billion | +10.4% |
| 1998 | 10.57 billion | +5.5% |
| 1999 | 10.37 billion | -1.8% |
| 2000 | 11.98 billion | +15.5% |
| 2001 | 11.16 billion | -6.8% |
| 2002 | 11.06 billion | -0.9% |
| 2003 | 12.08 billion | +9.2% |
| 2004 | 14.07 billion | +16.5% |
| 2005 | 14.59 billion | +3.7% |
| 2006 | 16.10 billion | +10.4% |
| 2007 | 17.04 billion | +5.8% |
| 2008 | 18.82 billion | +10.4% |
| 2009 | 15.32 billion | -18.6% |
| 2010 | 17.33 billion | +13.1% |
| 2011 | 20.19 billion | +16.5% |
| 2012 | 19.15 billion | -5.2% |
| 2013 | 19.90 billion | +4.0% |
| 2014 | 21.95 billion | +10.3% |
| 2015 | 20.29 billion | -7.6% |
| 2016 | 19.37 billion | -4.5% |
| 2017 | 22.35 billion | +15.4% |
| 2018 | 23.90 billion | +6.9% |
| 2019 | 25.89 billion | +8.3% |
| 2020 | 29.37 billion | +13.5% |
| 2021 | 37.40 billion | +27.3% |
| 2022 | 46.11 billion | +23.3% |
| 2023 | 55.14 billion | +19.6% |
| 2024 | 57.01 billion | +3.4% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 57.01 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.81 billion, 20.3× the median. (68 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 57.01 billion is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.18 billion, 17.9× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 9.21 billion | 6.92 billion | 10.57 billion | 6 |
| 2000s | 14.22 billion | 11.06 billion | 18.82 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 21.03 billion | 17.33 billion | 25.89 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 45.01 billion | 29.37 billion | 57.01 billion | 5 |
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- Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP 1.56 (2024)
- Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), per 822.94 units per person (2024)
- Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), per 0.0154 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of low carbon technology products, us dollar in United Kingdom?
- Imports of low carbon technology products, us dollar in United Kingdom was 57.01 billion in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest imports of low carbon technology products, us dollar recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 57.01 billion in 2024.
- What is the lowest imports of low carbon technology products, us dollar recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.92 billion in 1994.
- How does United Kingdom rank for imports of low carbon technology products, us dollar?
- United Kingdom ranks 4th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports of low carbon technology products, us dollar rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 159.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides information on the bilateral trade flows of low-carbon technology products, as well as country and world aggregates . Low carbon technology products produce less pollution than their traditional energy counterparts, and will play a vital role in the transition to a low carbon economy. Low carbon technologies include mechanics like wind turbines, solar panels, biomass systems and carbon capture equipment.