Exports rose 2.8% month-on-month to a record high of £82.91 billion in May 2026. Goods exports grew 7.0% to £35.86 billion, driven by higher shipments to both EU and non-EU countries, which rose 1.8% and 7.3%, respectively. Exports to the EU increased due to a rise across several commodities. Meanwhile, exports to non-EU countries were mainly driven by higher chemical exports. Services exports edged up 0.1% to £47.06 billion. On the import side, goods imports fell 6.2% to a four-month low of £54.52 billion, with imports from EU countries declining 1.2%, mainly due to a drop in machinery and transport equipment. Meanwhile, imports from non-EU countries rose 3.2%. Services imports dropped 0.5% to £29.44 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 31770.78 GBP Million from 1955 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 82911.00 GBP Million in May 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 August 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 83500.00 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 35855.00 33523.00 GBP Million May 2026

Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Balance of Trade -1044.00 -7053.00 GBP Million May 2026
Capital Flows 5660.00 18096.00 GBP Million Mar 2026
Current Account -22134.00 -27178.00 GBP Million Mar 2026
Current Account to GDP -2.40 -3.00 percent of GDP Dec 2025
Exports 82911.00 80639.00 GBP Million May 2026
External Debt 8472849.00 8221019.00 GBP Million Mar 2026
Net Foreign Direct Investment 14470.00 9965.00 GBP Million Mar 2026
GDP Net Trade Contribution -0.19 -0.29 percentage points Mar 2026
Goods Imports 54515.00 58106.00 GBP Million May 2026
Goods Trade Balance -18660.00 -24583.00 GBP Million May 2026
Imports 83955.00 87692.00 GBP Million May 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
82911.00 80639.00 82911.00 962.00 1955 - 2026 GBP Million Monthly
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