In March, President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China, as well as introduced sweeping 25% tariffs on all aluminium and steel imports. But overall, what is the importance of imported goods? Imports are a huge part of the world economy and can influence everything from the cost of goods to how readily available they are (or aren't).
In this gallery, you'll find the world's top 30 biggest importers of 2023 ranked according to Visual Capitalist. It's important to understand how much countries import and what they're importing to fully grasp how the upcoming tariffs could impact business and life in general.
Curious about who took the top spot? Click through now to find out.
All values are in USD.