Total trade in goods and services (exports plus imports) between the UK and USA - The Facts

14th July 2025

In 2024, total trade in goods and services between the UK and the USA reached £314.6 billion, according to GOV.UK. This represents a £11.9 billion increase compared to the previous year.

The UK's trade relationship with the US is significant, with the US being the UK's largest export partner for goods and services.

Key Facts:
Total Trade: £314.6 billion in the four quarters to the end of Q4 2024.

Goods: In 2024, the UK imported £57.1 billion of goods from the US and exported £59.3 billion.

Services: In 2024, the UK imported £61.2 billion of services from the US and exported £137.0 billion.

Largest Export Partner: The United States is the UK's largest export partner for both goods and services.

Key Commodity: Machinery and transport equipment are major traded commodities.

Cars: The US is the UK's largest export market for cars.

Other Business Services: A significant portion of trade involves other business services, like research and development and professional consulting.

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