Net trade in goods in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Net trade in goods was -320.41 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net trade in goods in United Kingdom, 1970–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net trade in goods in United Kingdom is -320.41 billion BoP, current US$, measured in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 56 years on record.
The figure is down 22.3% on the previous year and down 67.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net trade in goods in United Kingdom peaked at 6.96 billion BoP, current US$ in 1981 and was at its lowest, -320.41 billion BoP, current US$, in 2025.
United Kingdom ranks 198th of 199 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -4.82 billion BoP, current US$ | -12.24 billion BoP, current US$ | 520.44 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | -11.21 billion BoP, current US$ | -40.62 billion BoP, current US$ | 6.96 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | -26.12 billion BoP, current US$ | -54.04 billion BoP, current US$ | -16.95 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | -122.08 billion BoP, current US$ | -187.36 billion BoP, current US$ | -60.14 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | -184.34 billion BoP, current US$ | -215.42 billion BoP, current US$ | -153.92 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | -240.06 billion BoP, current US$ | -320.41 billion BoP, current US$ | -165.64 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
- 195 France -65.53 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 196 Philippines -66.67 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 197 India -310.94 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 199 United States -1.24 trillion BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for United Kingdom
- Exports of goods and services 930.11 billion current LCU (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added 16.5% (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 4.06 trillion current US$ (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 3.08 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 3.41 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added 376.76 billion constant LCU (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 101.4% (2025)
- Exports of goods and services 1.22 trillion current US$ (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation 574.03 billion current LCU (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation 755.83 billion current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net trade in goods in United Kingdom?
- Net trade in goods in United Kingdom was -320.41 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest net trade in goods recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 6.96 billion BoP, current US$ in 1981.
- What is the lowest net trade in goods recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was -320.41 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025.
- How does United Kingdom rank for net trade in goods?
- United Kingdom ranks 198th out of 199 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net trade in goods rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 67.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Net trade in goods (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The balance of international trade in goods is the difference between the exports and imports of goods. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.