Over **** of the United Kingdom's exports went to countries in Europe in 2024. European countries were collectively the main import market for the UK, with **** percent originating from there. Trade to countries in the Asia-Pacific region accounted for **** percent of imports and **** percent of exports.

Number of Businesses statistics on the Food Markets industry in the UK

The UK Capital Market Exchange Ecosystem is Segmented by Type of Market (primary Market and Secondary Market), Financial Instruments (debt and Equity), and Investors (retail Investors and Institutional Investors). The Report Offers Market Size and Forecasts for the UK Capital Market Exchange Ecosystem in Value (USD) for all the Above Segments.

United Kingdom's main stock market index, the GB100, fell to 9139 points on August 15, 2025, losing 0.42% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 2.38% and is up 9.96% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from United Kingdom. United Kingdom Stock Market Index (GB100) - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on August of 2025.

Between the first quarter of 2007 and the fourth quarter of 2024, the lowest market capitalization of all companies listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) was recorded in the first quarter of 2009, at *** trillion British pounds. As of the fourth quarter of 2024, the market capitalization of the entire LSE amounted to *** trillion British pounds. Although the value of companies trading has fluctuated and increased overall, a downward trend can be seen in the number of companies listed on the LSE.

United Kingdom UK: Market Capitalization: Listed Domestic Companies data was reported at 1,868.153 USD bn in 2008. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3,846.462 USD bn for 2007. United Kingdom UK: Market Capitalization: Listed Domestic Companies data is updated yearly, averaging 972.400 USD bn from Dec 1975 (Median) to 2008, with 34 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3,846.462 USD bn in 2007 and a record low of 30.096 USD bn in 1979. United Kingdom UK: Market Capitalization: Listed Domestic Companies 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: Financial Sector. Market capitalization (also known as market value) is the share price times the number of shares outstanding (including their several classes) for listed domestic companies. Investment funds, unit trusts, and companies whose only business goal is to hold shares of other listed companies are excluded. Data are end of year values converted to U.S. dollars using corresponding year-end foreign exchange rates.; ; World Federation of Exchanges database.; Sum; Stock market data were previously sourced from Standard & Poor's until they discontinued their 'Global Stock Markets Factbook' and database in April 2013. Time series have been replaced in December 2015 with data from the World Federation of Exchanges and may differ from the previous S&P definitions and methodology.

The report covers UK Online Trading Platform Market Revenue, UK Online Trading Platform Market Growth, UK Online Trading Platform Market Major Players, UK Online Trading Platform Market Analysis, Cloud Services Market.

United Kingdom Market Capitalisation: UK Main Market: Total data was reported at 2,499,251.385 GBP mn in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2,527,274.100 GBP mn for Feb 2025. United Kingdom Market Capitalisation: UK Main Market: Total data is updated monthly, averaging 2,256,749.813 GBP mn from Feb 2017 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 98 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,527,274.100 GBP mn in Feb 2025 and a record low of 1,618,175.400 GBP mn in Oct 2020. United Kingdom Market Capitalisation: UK Main Market: Total data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by London Stock Exchange. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United Kingdom – Table UK.Z004: London Stock Exchange: Market Capitalisation: Main Market.

The UK Mutual Funds Market is Segmented by Fund Type (Equity, Debt, Multi-Asset, Money Market, and Other Fund Types), by Investor Type (Households, Monetary Financial Institutions, General Government, Non-Financial Corporations, Insurers & Pension Funds, and Other Financial Intermediaries). The Report Offers Market Size and Forecasts for the UK Mutual Funds Market in Value (USD) for all the Above Segments.

As of January 29, 2025, the FTSE index stood at ******** points - well above its average value of around ***** points in the past few years.On the 12th of March 2020, amid the escalating crisis surrounding the coronavirus and fears of a global recession, the FTSE 100 suffered the second largest one day crash in its history and the biggest since the 1987 market crash. On the 23rd of March, the FTSE index saw its lowest value this year to date at ******** but has since began a tentative recovery. With the continuation of the pandemic, the FTSE 100 index was making a tentative recovery between late March 2020 and early June 2020. Since then the FSTE 100 index had plateaued towards the end of July, before starting a tentative upward trend in November. FTSE 100 The Financial Times Stock Exchange 100 Index, otherwise known as the FTSE 100 Index is a share index of the 100 largest companies trading on the London Stock Exchange in terms of market capitalization. At the end of March 2024, the largest company trading on the LSE was Shell. The largest ever initial public offering (IPO) on the LSE was Glencore International plc. European stock exchanges While nearly every country in Europe has a stock exchange, only five are considered major, and have a market capital of over one trillion U.S dollars. European stock exchanges make up two of the top ten major stock markets in the world. Europe’s biggest stock exchange is the Euronext which combines seven markets based in Belgium, France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, and Portugal.

The Gluten-Free Food Products Market UK is Segmented by Type (Beverages, Bakery and Confectionery, Condiments, Seasonings and Spreads, Dairy/Dairy Substitutes, Meat/Meat Substitutes, and Other Types) and Distribution Channel (Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, Specialty Stores, Online Retail Stores, and Other Distribution Channels). The report offers market size and values in (USD million) for the above segments.

UK Capital Market size was valued at USD XX Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD XX Billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of XX % from 2026 to 2032.

The UK capital market is driven by a strong financial infrastructure, regulatory stability, and London’s status as a global financial hub. Growing foreign investments, fintech innovations, and sustainable finance initiatives further boost market activity.

Rising demand for IPOs, green bonds, and private equity funding fuels capital flow. Post-Brexit policies, government incentives, and a resilient economy attract both domestic and international investors.

The United Kingdom Food Spreads Market is Segmented by Product Type (Honey, Chocolate-Based Spread, Fruit-Based Spread, and More); Nature (Conventional and Organic), Packaging Type (Jars, Tubs, Sachets/Pouches and Others), Distribution Channel (Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, Online Retail Stores, and Others). The Market Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD).

Key information about United Kingdom Market Capitalization

• United Kingdom Market Capitalization accounted for 3,182.091 USD bn in Feb 2025, compared with a percentage of 3,120.628 USD bn in the previous month
• UK Market Capitalization is updated monthly, available from Apr 1999 to Feb 2025
• The data reached an all-time high of 4,211.587 USD bn in Oct 2007 and a record low of 1,402.869 USD bn in Sep 2002

CEIC converts monthly Market Capitalization into USD. London Stock Exchange provides Market Capitalization in local currency. The Federal Reserve Board period end market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. Market capitalization includes only domestically listed companies. As of 2017, definitions from the revised Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II) have been introduced.

The Report Covers Business Intelligence Companies UK and the Market is segmented by Organization Size (Small & Medium-scale, Large-scale) and End-User (BFSI, IT & Telecom, Retail & Consumer Goods, Manufacturing & Logistics, and Public Services). The market sizes and forecasts are provided in terms of value (USD million) for all the above segments.

Employment statistics on the Food Markets industry in the UK

Over the five years through 2024-25, revenue has rocketed at a compound annual rate of 14.5% to £2.3 billion. The Online Stock Brokerages industry has gained users quickly, as many investors left their brokers and started trading online. The online space offered a quick and easy way for less knowledgeable people to start investing and experienced traders to get real-time updates. Recovered incomes, volatile stock markets, an increasing number of mobile connections and a growing appetite for online stock trading have fuelled revenue growth. The online stock brokerage industry experienced a rapid upward shift in revenue during the 2020-21 market volatility caused by the pandemic, rewarding commission-free platforms like Trading212. The sector managed to capitalise on surging and declining phases. Innovations became critical, with brokerages like Trading212, FreeTrade and eToro introducing attractive features to win over customers, like replicating other trade moves. Despite the sector's vulnerability during the sharp sink of Bitcoin in 2022, its subsequent rebound in 2024-25 brought renewed prospects. Offering stocks and shares ISAs and SIPPs helped certain brokerages attract more tax-savvy customers. Simultaneously, intense price competition saw various platforms reduce their commissions to lure new users, leading to a climb in revenue of 7.7% in 2024-25. Over the five years through 2029-30, revenue is set to push up at a compound annual rate of 7.9% to £3.3 billion. Investor uncertainty will weaken as macro-headwinds subside and stock markets worldwide stabilise. The value of UK and US stock markets is forecast to strengthen, enticing traders to online platforms. As UK business profits recover due to stability, businesses can manage costs efficiently, leading to increased returns and more trade commissions for online stock brokers. The brokerage industry faces fierce price competition, with companies reducing commissions to attract and retain users alongside developing novel product offerings, like AI insights and advice, ISAs, extended trading hour products and tight cybersecurity. The average profit margin is expected to improve as industry entrants, including eToro (UK) Ltd, become profitable after years of significant losses resulting from investing heavily in R&D and marketing to attract users.

The United Kingdom Payment Market Report is Segmented by Mode of Payment (Point of Sale, Online), Interaction Channel (Point-Of-Sale, E-commerce/M-commerce), Transaction Type (P2P, C2B, B2B, Remittances and Cross-Border), End-User Industry (Retail, Entertainment and Digital Content, Healthcare, Hospitality & Travel, and More). The Market Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD).

The UK software distribution market is anticipated to grow exponentially in the next decade, owing to the growing acceptance for cloud-based solutions, digital transformation across various sectors, and the increasing prevalence of subscription-based software models. At an estimated market value of USD 22,115.2 million in 2025, the market is expected to be on a rise at a CAGR of 12.8% till USD 73,743.7 million by 2035.

Attributes	Values
Estimated UK Market Size in 2025	USD 22,115.2 million
Projected UK Market Size in 2035	USD 73,743.7 million
Value-based CAGR from 2025 to 2035	12.8%

Semi-Annual Market Update for UK Software Distribution Market

Particular	Value CAGR
H1 2024	11.9% (2024 to 2034)
H2 2024	12.4% (2024 to 2034)
H1 2025	12.6% (2025 to 2035)
H2 2025	13.1% (2025 to 2035)

An Analysis of the UK Software Distribution Market by Segment

Deployment Type	Market Share (2025)
Cloud-Based Distribution	65.4%
On-Premise Distribution	34.6%

Organization Size	Market Share (2025)
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)	38.2%
Others	61.8%

Market Concentration and Competitive Landscape

Vendors	Market Share (2025)
Softcat	26.7%
Bytes Technology Group	21.5%
Computacenter	19.4%
SCC UK	15.3%
Others	12.8%

The UK Cat Food Market is segmented by Pet Food Product (Food, Pet Nutraceuticals/Supplements, Pet Treats, Pet Veterinary Diets) and by Distribution Channel (Convenience Stores, Online Channel, Specialty Stores, Supermarkets/Hypermarkets). The market volume and value are presented in metric ton and USD respectively. The key data points include the market size of pet food by products, distribution channels, and pets.