United Kingdom Imports from Somalia

The United Kingdom's imports from Somalia fell to $340,222.7 in 2024, down from $829,848 in 2023, according to the UN Comtrade Database. This represents a decrease of 59% ($489,625.2) from the previous year. Top imports for the United Kingdom from Somalia were Lac, gums, resins, vegetable extracts ($143,335.66), Edible vegetables, roots, tubers ($51,377.57), Fats and oils, edible fats, waxes ($45,986.02).

United Kingdom had a trade surplus with Somalia that rose to $35.19M in 2024 from $15.22M in 2023. This is an increase of 131.2% ($19.97 million).
Imported Goods Historical Imports Data

United Kingdom Imports from Somalia by Goods (2024)

The table below shows the ranking of UK imports from Somalia by goods in 2024, highlighting the top imported goods.

Import Rank Imported Goods Import Value (USD) ↓ Year
1 Lac, gums, resins, vegetable extracts $143,335.66 2024
2 Edible vegetables, roots, tubers $51,377.57 2024
3 Fats and oils, edible fats, waxes $45,986.02 2024
4 Fish, crustaceans, molluscs, aquatic invertebrates $43,951.67 2024
5 Essential oils, perfumery, cosmetics $29,594.51 2024
6 Glass and glassware $7,952.24 2024
7 Optical, medical, measuring instruments $4,998.37 2024
8 Pearls, precious stones, metals, jewelry, coins $4,062.36 2024
9 Electrical machinery and equipment; audio and video equipment $1,729.96 2024
10 Vehicles other than railway or tramway and parts $1,662.74 2024
11 Works of art, antiques $1,558.74 2024
12 Machinery, mechanical appliances, reactors $1,483.91 2024
13 Miscellaneous edible preparations $1,481.37 2024
14 Knitted or crocheted clothing $1,047.62 2024