Goods imports: Northern Ireland
Goods imports: Northern Ireland stood at £2,773m in Q2 2026, according to HM Revenue & Customs (uktradeinfo). It is one of the indicators in the Trade by UK region table (Value · Quarterly), with a complete series running from Q1 2013 to Q2 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Trade by UK region table
| Indicator | Q2-2026 | Q1-2026 | Q4-2025 | Q3-2025 | Q2-2025 | Q1-2025 | Q4-2024 | Q3-2024 | Q2-2024 | Q1-2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imports | |||||||||||
| Northern Ireland | 2,773 | 2,535.82 | 2,581.25 | 2,607.42 | 2,725.72 | 2,473.27 | 2,586.08 | 2,510.52 | 2,528.27 | 2,355.31 | |
| London | 20,587.93 | 24,860.97 | 22,820 | 18,556.07 | 17,786.01 | 18,591.38 | 19,961.04 | 18,681.93 | 19,361.31 | 17,105.2 |
Understanding goods imports: Northern Ireland
Tangible commodities brought across international borders into business addresses throughout Northern Ireland measure the financial value of overseas merchandise imports. Expressed in GBP million, the dataset aggregates statutory trade declarations and administrative tax records covering local commercial enterprises. Intangible services, software downloads, and financial instruments are excluded from these physical trade totals. The series is distinguished from mainland regional measures by capturing the specific regulatory and geographic trade environment governing enterprises operating in this jurisdiction.
Quarterly data require careful interpretation due to recurring seasonal fluctuations and potential administrative adjustments associated with cross-border supply chains. Early estimates are routinely revised as compilers integrate late customs submissions and verified tax data. When analysing these figures alongside wider economic indicators, researchers should account for unique regulatory arrangements that influence how goods move into and through the local business environment.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this series include trade moving from Great Britain?
- The primary focus is international trade, though specific regulatory reporting frameworks govern how internal and external flows are recorded.
- How frequently are these import figures updated?
- The data series is updated on a regular quarterly schedule.
- Are revisions common in the early quarterly releases?
- Yes, provisional estimates are updated in subsequent releases as more complete administrative datasets become available.