As of the first quarter of 2025, the value of goods exported to the European Union from the United Kingdom was over 42.1 billion British pounds, compared with around 76.7 billion pounds of goods imported, resulting in a negative goods trade balance with the EU of around approximately 34.6 billion pounds.

This statistics displays the value of UK exports of goods and services to the European Union annually from 1999 to 2023. Over the time period under consideration, UK exports of goods and services to EU members states increased overall, despite some fluctuations. In 2023, UK exported approximately 357 billion British pounds worth of goods and services to the European Union.

Exports to European Union in the United Kingdom increased to 13860 GBP Million in February from 13824 GBP Million in January of 2020. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Trade In Goods Eu (27) - Exports.

This statistic displays the share of UK exports of goods and services dispatched to the European Union (EU) annually from 2010 to 2023. In 2023, around ** percent of UK exports arrived in the EU.

The European Union's total Exports in 2024 were valued at US$2.80 Trillion, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. The European Union's main export partners were: the United States, the United Kingdom and China. The top three export commodities were: Machinery, nuclear reactors, boilers; Pharmaceutical products and Vehicles other than railway, tramway. Total Imports were valued at US$2.64 Trillion. In 2024, The European Union had a trade surplus of US$159.68 Billion.

European Union Exports to United Kingdom was US$366.35 Billion during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. European Union Exports to United Kingdom - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on August of 2025.

EU UK: Exports Volume Index: swda data was reported at 105.200 2000=100 in Apr 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 109.000 2000=100 for Mar 2018. EU UK: Exports Volume Index: swda data is updated monthly, averaging 109.400 2000=100 from Jan 2000 (Median) to Apr 2018, with 220 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 142.100 2000=100 in Apr 2006 and a record low of 85.400 2000=100 in May 2009. EU UK: Exports Volume Index: swda data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Eurostat. The data is categorized under Global Database’s UK – Table UK.Eurostat: Exports: Volume Index: Seasonally and Working Day Adjusted.

In 2021, the main goods commodity the United Kingdom (UK) exported to European Union (EU) countries was machinery and transport equipment, including vehicles, cars, railway vehicles, and aircrafts among others. The UK imported more machinery and transport equipment from the EU than it exported to the EU in the same year, resulting in a trade deficit in this category.

Monthly data on the UK's trade in goods and services, including trade inside and outside the EU. This replaces our previous dataset, UK trade: goods and services (up until July 2018).

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.

The United Kingdom imports more services and goods from the European Union than exporting them. Although this has been the case since at least 1999, after 2011 the UK-EU trade balance has been more pronounced as the present statistic lays out. When it comes to the UK’s trade with non-EU countries, the picture is decidedly different. Since 2012, the value of UK exports to non-EU countries was higher than the imports, which resulted in a trade surplus. US biggest export market, but EU weighs heavier As of 2023, the UK’s largest export market was outside the European Union. Yet taken as a bloc, the European Union still accounts for a large chunk of the UK’s international trade. Among these, Germany, the Netherlands, and France rank as the main export partners of the UK. UK-EU trade: most important commodities Machinery and transport equipment were the biggest trade commodity exported by the UK to the EU countries in 2020. The value of such exports were roughly **** billion British pounds. In the same year, the UK imported more machinery and transport equipment from the EU than exported them. In total, the UK imported approximately **** billion British pounds worth of such equipment.

Key information about European Union Total Exports

• European Union Total Exports recorded 228.1 USD bn in Dec 2024, compared with 231.0 USD bn in the previous month
• EU Total Exports data is updated monthly, available from Jan 2002 to Dec 2024, with an averaged value of 181.3 USD bn
• The data reached an all-time high of 237.3 USD bn in Aug 2024 and a record low of 71.9 USD bn in Feb 2002

• In the latest reports, EU Total Exports grew 2.8 % YoY in Dec 2024
• Total Imports recorded 214.6 USD bn in Dec 2024, which registered an increase of 1.8 % year on year
• EU Trade Balance recorded a surplus of 13.5 USD bn in Dec 2024

EU UK: Exports data was reported at 34,287.700 EUR mn in May 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 32,138.300 EUR mn for Apr 2018. EU UK: Exports data is updated monthly, averaging 27,501.500 EUR mn from Jan 1999 (Median) to May 2018, with 233 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 42,826.600 EUR mn in May 2013 and a record low of 16,825.600 EUR mn in Jan 1999. EU UK: Exports data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Eurostat. The data is categorized under Global Database’s UK – Table UK.Eurostat: Exports.

Trade in goods data, including breakdown of imports and exports by Standard Industrial Classification, region (EU and non-EU), business size and by domestic and foreign ownership.

United Kingdom Export (EX): sa: BoP: Goods: EU data was reported at 42,315.000 GBP mn in Jun 2018. This stayed constant from the previous number of 42,315.000 GBP mn for Mar 2018. United Kingdom Export (EX): sa: BoP: Goods: EU data is updated quarterly, averaging 33,126.000 GBP mn from Mar 1998 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 82 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 46,295.000 GBP mn in Jun 2006 and a record low of 24,407.000 GBP mn in Mar 1999. United Kingdom Export (EX): sa: BoP: Goods: EU 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.JA021: Exports: By Industry: EU Countries: Seasonally Adjusted.

Experimental dataset providing a breakdown of UK trade in services by industry, country and service type on a balance of payments basis. Data are subject to disclosure control.

Exports of Intra EU - Edible Fruit & Nuts in the United Kingdom decreased to 7.10 GBP Million in January from 7.45 GBP Million in December of 2023. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Exports of Intra EU - Edible Fruit & Nuts.

European Union Exports of titanium to United Kingdom was US$127.98 Million during 2024, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. European Union Exports of titanium to United Kingdom - data, historical chart and statistics - was last updated on July of 2025.

Exports Intra Eu - Apparel & Clothing, Knitted Or Crocheted in the United Kingdom decreased to 59.18 GBP Million in January from 73.86 GBP Million in December of 2023. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Exports of Intra EU - Apparel & Clothing, Knitted.