In the first quarter of 2025, the value of exports from the United Kingdom amounted to approximately 227 billion British pounds, while imports to the country amounted to around 238 billion pounds, resulting in a trade deficit of around 10.6 billion pounds in this quarter. During this time period, the value of UK exports was highest in the fourth quarter of 2022, with the value of imports peaking in the third quarter of 2022. The UK's main trade partners Despite the UK leaving the EU in 2020 following the Brexit referendum of 2016, Europe remains the main destination for UK exports, with almost half of UK exports heading there in 2023. During the same year, just over 60 percent of imports came from European countries, compared with around 17.9 percent from countries in Asia, and 11.8 percent from the Americas. In terms of individual countries, the United States was the UK's leading export partner for both goods and services from the UK, while Germany was the main source of UK goods imports, and the U.S. for service imports. It is as yet unclear how the return of Donald Trump to the White House will impact UK/US trade relations, should the President follow through with threats made on the campaign trail to increase trade tariffs. Brexit rethink under Starmer? Although generally more pro-European than the previous government, the new Labour government, led by Keir Starmer, does not plan to rejoin the European Union, or the Single Market. Public opinion, while gradually turning against Brexit recently, has not coalesced around a particular trading relationship. In late 2023, a survey indicated that while 31 percent of British adults wanted to rejoin the EU, a further 30 percent wanted to simply improve relations with the EU, instead of rejoining. Just 11 percent of respondents wanted to join the single market but not the EU, while 10 percent were happy with the relationship as it was. At the start of 2025, after several months in office, the new government has not signalled any major change in direction regarding on this, but has broadly signalled it wants a better relationship with the EU.

Exports in the United Kingdom increased to 75997 GBP Million in March from 75570 GBP Million in February of 2025. This dataset provides - United Kingdom Exports - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Imports in the United Kingdom decreased to 79693 GBP Million in March from 80426 GBP Million in February of 2025. This dataset provides - United Kingdom Imports - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The timeline shows the total value of U.S. trade in goods (export and import) with the United Kingdom from 2000 to 2023. In 2023, the total value of U.S. trade in goods with the United Kingdom amounted to 138 billion U.S. dollars; composed of exports worth 74 billion U.S. dollars and imports of 64 billion U.S. dollars.

The United Kingdom's total Imports in 2024 were valued at US$815.43 Billion, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. The United Kingdom's main import partners were: China, the United States and Germany. The top three import commodities were: Machinery, nuclear reactors, boilers; Pearls, precious stones, metals, coins and Vehicles other than railway, tramway. Total Exports were valued at US$512.78 Billion. In 2024, The United Kingdom had a trade deficit of US$302.65 Billion.

Monthly import country-by-commodity data on the UK's trade in goods, including trade by all countries and selected commodities, non-seasonally adjusted.

Cars were the most valuable type of commodity exported from the United Kingdom in 2024, with exports of this commodity valued at approximately 32.9 billion British pounds. Mechanical power generators were the second-most valuable commodity in 2024, with an export value of around 32.7 billion pounds in this year. By comparison, the most valuable import commodity was also cars, amounting to over 38.4 billion British pounds. The next most valuable import commodity was medicinal and pharmaceutical products at over 27.2 million pounds in this year. UK main trading partners Although the share of both imports and exports from the European Union has been declining recently, the single market is still by far the UK's main trading partner. In terms of individual countries, the United States was the main export partner in 2024 at 16.1 percent of all exports, while Germany was the UK's main import partner with 12.5 percent of imports coming from there in 2024. A main argument of the Leave vote, was that the UK should seek to improve up its trade with the rest of the world, outside of Europe. The success of this 'Global Britain' strategy, depends on the UK significantly scaling up its trade with other continents, with countries outside of Europe still responsible for far less trade than European ones. Brexit and EU trade At the start of 2021, the United Kingdom exited both the European Single Market and the European Customs Union, with the UK's trading relationship with the EU now determined by a new Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA). Although the TCA continued tariff and quota-free goods trade between the EU and UK, a number of customs checks came into force, increasing trade friction between the two parties. The status of Northern Ireland in the initial agreement was also different from the rest of the UK. Goods entering Northern Ireland from Great Britain were initially subject to customs checks, to prevent customs checks occurring at the border with the Republic of Ireland. In February 2023, it was announced that under a new EU-UK agreement called the Windsor Framework, some goods entering Northern Ireland from Britain will be subject to fewer checks.

The United Kingdom's total Exports in 2024 were valued at US$512.78 Billion, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. The United Kingdom's main export partners were: the United States, China and Germany. The top three export commodities were: Machinery, nuclear reactors, boilers; Pearls, precious stones, metals, coins and Vehicles other than railway, tramway. Total Imports were valued at US$815.43 Billion. In 2024, The United Kingdom had a trade deficit of US$302.65 Billion.

United Kingdom UK: Import Price Index data was reported at 107.477 2010=100 in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 101.044 2010=100 for 2016. United Kingdom UK: Import Price Index data is updated yearly, averaging 70.543 2010=100 from Dec 1963 (Median) to 2017, with 55 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 108.977 2010=100 in 2013 and a record low of 8.413 2010=100 in 1963. United Kingdom UK: Import Price Index data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s UK – Table UK.IMF.IFS: Export and Import Price Index: Annual.

Key information about United Kingdom Total Exports

• United Kingdom Total Exports expanded 24.7 % YoY in Dec 2024, compared with an increase of 3.7 % YoY in the previous month
• UK Total Exports Growth data is updated monthly, available from Jan 1997 to Dec 2024, with an averaged rate of 4.0 %
• The data reached an all-time high of 58.7 % in Aug 2022 and a record low of -30.8 % in May 2020

• In the latest reports, UK Total Exports recorded 46.0 USD bn in Dec 2024
• Total Imports recorded 65.4 USD bn in Dec 2024, which registered an increase of 2.7 % year on year
• UK Trade Balance recorded a deficit of 19.4 USD bn in Dec 2024

Key information about United Kingdom Total Exports

• United Kingdom Total Exports recorded 46.0 USD bn in Dec 2024, compared with 49.1 USD bn in the previous month
• UK Total Exports data is updated monthly, available from Jan 1996 to Dec 2024, with an averaged value of 35.6 USD bn
• The data reached an all-time high of 56.2 USD bn in May 2013 and a record low of 18.8 USD bn in Aug 1996

• In the latest reports, UK Total Exports grew 24.7 % YoY in Dec 2024
• Total Imports recorded 65.4 USD bn in Dec 2024, which registered an increase of 2.7 % year on year
• UK Trade Balance recorded a deficit of 19.4 USD bn in Dec 2024

The United States was the leading country for exports from the United Kingdom in 2024, with 16.1 percent of all UK exports going to this market. Germany was the second-largest export market for the UK in this year, followed by the Netherlands, with these countries accounting for 8.8 and 7.7 percent of UK exports respectively. During this year, cars were the most valuable goods commodity exported from the UK, while general business services were the most valuable type of service exported from the UK. UK imports most from Germany Although the United States was the largest export market, Germany was the country from which the UK imported the highest share of goods, with 12.5 percent of the UK’s imports coming from the country in 2024. The United States was the second-largest source of imports for the UK, with ten percent originating from there in 2024, with China a close third at 9.8 percent of UK imports. The main types of trade goods imported from the rest of the world in the UK included cars, oil, and mechanical power generators. The Balance of Trade In the fourth quarter of 2024, the United Kingdom had an overall trade deficit of over 11.5 billion pounds. Although service exports from the UK to the rest of the world amounted to more than 119.9 billion pounds, the UK imported far more goods than it exported, resulting in a goods trade deficit of 55.4 billion pounds, bringing down the overall trade balance. As of 2023, the UK was behind only the U.S. when it came to the overall size of the trade deficit.

The value of goods exported from the United Kingdom was over 92.7 billion British pounds in the first quarter of 2025, compared with 151.9 billion pounds worth of goods imported, resulting in a goods trade deficit of around 59 billion pounds.

United Kingdom UK: Goods Trade: % of GDP data was reported at 41.528 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 39.457 % for 2016. United Kingdom UK: Goods Trade: % of GDP data is updated yearly, averaging 37.803 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 45.255 % in 1977 and a record low of 29.045 % in 1967. United Kingdom UK: Goods Trade: % of GDP data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United Kingdom – Table UK.World Bank.WDI: Trade Statistics. Merchandise trade as a share of GDP is the sum of merchandise exports and imports divided by the value of GDP, all in current U.S. dollars.; ; World Trade Organization, and World Bank GDP estimates.; Weighted average;

Exporters and importers of goods and services in Great Britain by region.

United Kingdom Imports Volume Index: sa: BoP: EU: Excl Oil data was reported at 121.400 2013=100 in Jul 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 121.300 2013=100 for Jun 2017. United Kingdom Imports Volume Index: sa: BoP: EU: Excl Oil data is updated monthly, averaging 89.700 2013=100 from Jan 1998 (Median) to Jul 2017, with 235 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 125.900 2013=100 in Mar 2017 and a record low of 54.500 2013=100 in Jan 1998. United Kingdom Imports Volume Index: sa: BoP: EU: Excl Oil data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office for National Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s UK – Table UK.JA036: Exports and Imports Volume Index: 2013=100: EU Countries: Seasonally Adjusted. Rebased from 2013=100 to 2015=100 Replacement series ID: 391901567

United Kingdom Import Volume Index: sa: BoP: Material Manufactures (MM) data was reported at 108.000 2013=100 in Jul 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 113.000 2013=100 for Jun 2017. United Kingdom Import Volume Index: sa: BoP: Material Manufactures (MM) data is updated monthly, averaging 94.000 2013=100 from Jan 1998 (Median) to Jul 2017, with 235 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 113.000 2013=100 in Jun 2017 and a record low of 69.000 2013=100 in May 1999. United Kingdom Import Volume Index: sa: BoP: Material Manufactures (MM) data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office for National Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United Kingdom – Table UK.JA035: Exports and Imports Volume Index: 2013=100: By Commodity: Seasonally Adjusted. Rebased from 2013=100 to 2015=100 Replacement series ID: 391900227

United Kingdom Imports from United States was US$92.69 Billion during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. United Kingdom Imports from United States - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on June of 2025.