Exports in the UK dropped 1.5% month-on-month to £80.20 billion in February 2026 from £81.42 billion in January. Goods exports declined 3.9% to £33.26 billion, weighed down by lower shipments to both the EU (-0.7%) and non-EU countries (-2.3%). Exports to the EU fell due to small declines across several commodities. Exports to non-EU markets were driven by a £0.3 billion fall in chemical exports, along with £0.2 billion decreases in exports of both machinery and transport equipment, and miscellaneous manufactures. In contrast, exports of goods to the US rose 11.3%, amid higher machinery and transport equipment, and material manufactures. Meanwhile, services exports ticked up 0.3% to £46.95 billion source: Office for National Statistics

Exports in the United Kingdom increased to 82508 GBP Million in January from 76962 GBP Million in December of 2025. Exports in the United Kingdom averaged 31508.31 GBP Million from 1955 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 82419.00 GBP Million in October of 2022 and a record low of 962.00 GBP Million in June of 1955. This page provides - United Kingdom Exports - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. United Kingdom Exports - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on April of 2026.

Exports in the United Kingdom increased to 82508 GBP Million in January from 76962 GBP Million in December of 2025. Exports in the United Kingdom is expected to be 77100.00 GBP Million by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the United Kingdom Exports is projected to trend around 86000.00 GBP Million in 2027 and 89500.00 GBP Million in 2028, according to our econometric models.


Components Last Previous Unit Reference
Goods Exports 33255.00 35530.00 GBP Million Feb 2026

Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Balance of Trade -720.00 3018.00 GBP Million Feb 2026
Capital Flows 8556.00 23510.00 GBP Million Dec 2025
Current Account -18392.00 -10689.00 GBP Million Dec 2025
Current Account to GDP -2.40 -3.00 percent of GDP Dec 2025
Exports 80202.00 81423.00 GBP Million Feb 2026
External Debt 8221019.00 8234887.00 GBP Million Dec 2025
Net Foreign Direct Investment 25417.00 23315.00 GBP Million Dec 2025
GDP Net Trade Contribution -0.45 0.48 percentage points Dec 2025
Goods Imports 52046.00 49979.00 GBP Million Feb 2026
Goods Trade Balance -18791.00 -15077.00 GBP Million Feb 2026
Imports 80922.00 78405.00 GBP Million Feb 2026


United Kingdom Exports
UK's trade is measured through both imports and exports of goods and services. Exports of goods account for about of 51 percent of total exports, with main exports including mechanical power generators (intermediate), crude oil, medicinal & pharmaceutical products, cars, and non-ferrous metals. Main goods export partners are the United States, Germany, the Netherlands, Ireland and France. Services account for the remaining 49 percent of total exports, with financial services, travel services, telecoms, computer & information, as well as transport services accounting for the largest share of shipments.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
80202.00 81423.00 82419.00 962.00 1955 - 2026 GBP Million Monthly
SA


International Trade
Exports by Country  |   Exports by Category  |   Imports by Country  |   Imports by Category