UK exports of goods
UK exports of goods stood at £31,701.57m in Aug 2026, according to HM Revenue & Customs (uktradeinfo). It is one of the indicators in the Trade in goods table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 2000 to Aug 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Trade in goods table
| Indicator | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | |
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| Trade in goods by partner country (HMRC) | |||||||||||
| Exports of goods | 31,701.57 | 37,681.3 | 37,683.94 | 39,349.22 | 36,482.21 | 36,059.59 | 33,425.3 | 32,091.57 | 29,452.6 | 33,207.17 | |
| Imports of goods | 68,326.12 | 67,716.09 | 64,754.42 | 63,984.37 | 63,847.7 | 75,524.26 | 63,710.61 | 64,018.27 | 71,080.73 | 63,987.9 |
Understanding UK exports of goods
Total physical merchandise leaving the United Kingdom for international destinations is captured within this series, measured in million pounds sterling. Customs declarations compiled by tax authorities record tangible commodities dispatched abroad, excluding intangible services, financial transactions, and digital products. Unlike individual partner breakdown rows, this aggregate combines every global destination into a single outbound total, serving as the primary benchmark for total external merchandise sales originating domestically.
Interpreting monthly shifts requires accounting for regular seasonal patterns, weather disruptions at ports, and administrative timing adjustments. Early estimates undergo scheduled revisions as late customs submissions arrive from exporters. Analysts should compare period-on-period changes cautiously, preferring year-on-year evaluations to smooth out calendar anomalies. When aligning these figures with broader national accounts, researchers must remember that balance of payments adjustments often differ from raw customs declarations.
Frequently asked questions
- What merchandise is included in total UK goods exports?
- All tangible commodities leaving the country that clear customs declarations are included, while services and digital transfers are excluded.
- Why do initial export figures get revised?
- Late administrative submissions and delayed customs documentation from traders necessitate routine updates in subsequent releases.
- How does this series differ from service sector exports?
- This measure strictly covers physical goods recorded at borders, omitting financial, legal, and software services.