The stocks of goods held by firms in the United Kingdom increased by 4565 GBP Million in the first quarter of 2026. Changes in Inventories in the United Kingdom averaged 688.64 GBP Million from 1955 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 13740.00 GBP Million in the fourth quarter of 2015 and a record low of -9169.00 GBP Million in the second quarter of 2021. source: Office for National Statistics



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Changes in Inventories 4565.00 -8.00 GBP Million Mar 2026
Corporate Profits 165030.00 160993.00 GBP Million Dec 2025
GDP Net Trade Contribution -0.19 -0.29 percentage points Mar 2026
Industrial Production YoY 0.00 -0.50 percent Mar 2026
Industrial Production MoM -0.20 0.30 percent Mar 2026
GDP 3-Month Avg 0.60 0.50 percent Mar 2026
Manufacturing Production YoY 1.20 -0.80 percent Mar 2026
Manufacturing Production MoM 1.20 -0.20 Percent Mar 2026
Mining Production -3.90 -2.00 percent Mar 2026
New Orders 10553.00 11791.00 GBP Million Mar 2026
Business Investment QoQ 0.70 -2.90 percent Mar 2026
Business Investment YoY -1.80 1.80 percent Mar 2026


United Kingdom Changes in Inventories
In the United Kingdom, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
4565.00 -8.00 13740.00 -9169.00 1955 - 2026 GBP Million Quarterly
Constant Prices 2023, SA