Medium and high-tech exports (% manufactured exports) in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Medium and high-tech exports (% manufactured exports) was 68.1% in 2024. ▬ Flat
Medium and high-tech exports in United Kingdom, 1990–2024
Source: Competitive Industrial Performance (CIP) database, UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). Measured in % manufactured exports.
Analysis
In 2024, medium and high-tech exports in United Kingdom stood at 68.1%.
The figure is up 2.2% on the previous year and up 0.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, medium and high-tech exports in United Kingdom peaked at 71.1% in 2001 and was at its lowest, 61.9%, in 2011.
That places United Kingdom 17th out of 153 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
Medium and high-tech exports (% manufactured exports) in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | % manufactured exports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 65.8% | — |
| 1991 | 66.9% | +1.6% |
| 1992 | 65.4% | -2.2% |
| 1993 | 66.3% | +1.4% |
| 1994 | 65.6% | -1.1% |
| 1995 | 67.3% | +2.5% |
| 1996 | 68.0% | +1.1% |
| 1997 | 69.0% | +1.5% |
| 1998 | 70.5% | +2.2% |
| 1999 | 70.5% | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 69.4% | -1.6% |
| 2001 | 71.1% | +2.4% |
| 2002 | 69.9% | -1.6% |
| 2003 | 68.0% | -2.8% |
| 2004 | 66.7% | -1.8% |
| 2005 | 67.1% | +0.5% |
| 2006 | 69.4% | +3.5% |
| 2007 | 64.4% | -7.3% |
| 2008 | 62.6% | -2.8% |
| 2009 | 62.3% | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 63.1% | +1.3% |
| 2011 | 61.9% | -1.9% |
| 2012 | 62.9% | +1.7% |
| 2013 | 64.3% | +2.1% |
| 2014 | 67.5% | +5.0% |
| 2015 | 68.9% | +2.1% |
| 2016 | 70.4% | +2.2% |
| 2017 | 69.8% | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 68.6% | -1.7% |
| 2019 | 68.5% | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 65.8% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | 66.8% | +1.4% |
| 2022 | 63.3% | -5.1% |
| 2023 | 66.6% | +5.1% |
| 2024 | 68.1% | +2.2% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 68.1% is above the median for high income countries, which is 52.8%, 1.3× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 68.1% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 49.2%, 1.4× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 67.5% | 65.4% | 70.5% | 10 |
| 2000s | 67.1% | 62.3% | 71.1% | 10 |
| 2010s | 66.6% | 61.9% | 70.4% | 10 |
| 2020s | 66.1% | 63.3% | 68.1% | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
More private sector data for United Kingdom
- Merchandise trade 37.6% (2025)
- Food imports 9.8% (2025)
- Manufactures imports 56.7% (2025)
- Merchandise imports 948.64 billion current US$ (2025)
- Commercial service imports 448.00 billion current US$ (2025)
- Food exports 6.7% (2025)
- Manufactures exports 59.7% (2025)
- Merchandise exports 555.83 billion current US$ (2025)
- Commercial service exports 714.60 billion current US$ (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per capita 7,999 current US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is medium and high-tech exports in United Kingdom?
- Medium and high-tech exports in United Kingdom was 68.1% in 2024, according to Competitive Industrial Performance (CIP) database, UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO).
- What is the highest medium and high-tech exports recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 71.1% in 2001.
- What is the lowest medium and high-tech exports recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 61.9% in 2011.
- How does United Kingdom rank for medium and high-tech exports?
- United Kingdom ranks 17th out of 153 countries with data for 2024.
- Is medium and high-tech exports rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from Competitive Industrial Performance (CIP) database, UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), published as part of Medium and high-tech exports (% manufactured exports). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Share of medium and high-tech manufactured exports in total manufactured exports.