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In 2023, Italy emerged as the world's largest importer of electricity, bringing in approximately 51.3 terawatt-hours (TWh) of power. citeturn0search1
Other significant electricity importers that year included Thailand and the United Kingdom, each importing over 20 TWh, and the United States, which imported nearly 19 TWh. citeturn0search1
In terms of import value, France led globally in 2022, spending about $14.6 billion on electricity imports. Germany and Italy followed closely, ranking second and third respectively in import expenditures. citeturn0search4
Collectively, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and Hungary accounted for over one-third (36.5%) of all electricity imports worldwide in 2023. citeturn0search0
These figures highlight the substantial role European nations play in global electricity imports, with Italy and France standing out as the top importers by volume and value, respectively.
Other significant electricity importers that year included Thailand and the United Kingdom, each importing over 20 TWh, and the United States, which imported nearly 19 TWh. citeturn0search1
In terms of import value, France led globally in 2022, spending about $14.6 billion on electricity imports. Germany and Italy followed closely, ranking second and third respectively in import expenditures. citeturn0search4
Collectively, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and Hungary accounted for over one-third (36.5%) of all electricity imports worldwide in 2023. citeturn0search0
These figures highlight the substantial role European nations play in global electricity imports, with Italy and France standing out as the top importers by volume and value, respectively.