Exports to the UK grew 7.2% month-on-month to a record high of £82.51 billion in January 2026. Goods exports rose 6.7% to £35.53 billion, driven by higher shipments to both EU (6.2%) and non-EU countries (7.1%). Exports to the EU were driven by increases in machinery and transport equipment as well as fuel exports. Shipments to non-EU countries were led primarily by a rise in chemical exports, particularly medicinal and pharmaceutical products to China, Turkey, and Brazil. Exports of goods to the US, however, declined 11.3%, amid lower sales of machinery and transport equipment, specifically cars. Meanwhile, services exports edged up 0.2% to £46.98 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 31415.54 GBP Million from 1955 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 82508.00 GBP Million in January of 2026 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 March 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 35530.00 30089.00 GBP Million Jan 2026

Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Balance of Trade 3922.00 -4340.00 GBP Million Jan 2026
Capital Flows 15529.00 14497.00 GBP Million Sep 2025
Current Account -12067.00 -21154.00 GBP Million Sep 2025
Current Account to GDP -2.20 -3.60 percent of GDP Dec 2024
Exports 82508.00 76962.00 GBP Million Jan 2026
External Debt 8194947.00 7894631.00 GBP Million Sep 2025
Net Foreign Direct Investment 23370.00 -9036.00 GBP Million Sep 2025
Goods Imports 49979.00 52813.00 GBP Million Jan 2026
Goods Trade Balance -14449.00 -22724.00 GBP Million Jan 2026
Imports 78586.00 81302.00 GBP Million Jan 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
82508.00 76962.00 82508.00 962.00 1955 - 2026 GBP Million Monthly
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