United Kingdom High-tech Exports
High-technology exports as % of manufactured exports TX.VAL.TECH.MF.ZS
United Kingdom's high-tech exports was 32.06% in 2025, ranked 17th globally. This represents a 7.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2007–2025.
Overview
United Kingdom's high-tech exports stood at 32.06% in 2025, a rise of +2.34% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 32.06% by 2025. United Kingdom ranked 17th globally.
The United Kingdom’s high‑tech export share has risen steadily over the 19‑year series, climbing from 20.88 in 2007 to an all‑time peak of 32.06 in 2025, which places the country at 17th globally. The post‑financial‑crisis trough of 20.47 in 2009 marked the lowest point, after which a consistent upward trajectory unfolded, reflecting the expansion of the UK’s knowledge‑intensive sectors and the strengthening of trade ties within the digital and aerospace industries. By 2025 the UK’s performance is comparable to Korea’s 33.53 and Mongolia’s 33.47, indicating that it now competes with economies traditionally seen as high‑tech exporters despite a smaller manufacturing base. The sustained increase suggests that continued investment in research and development, coupled with policies that facilitate cross‑border tech collaboration, could keep the United Kingdom’s high‑tech export share on an upward path, while any major disruptions to supply chains or regulatory frameworks might temper that progress.
Data & projection
| Year | High-tech Exports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 35.75% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 33.91% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 32.06% | - | - |
| 2025 | 32.06% | +2.34% | #17 |
| 2024 | 29.72% | +0.83% | #14 |
| 2023 | 28.89% | +1.73% | #15 |
| 2022 | 27.16% | +3.29% | #18 |
| 2021 | 23.87% | +0.86% | #19 |
| 2020 | 23.01% | −0.09% | #21 |
| 2019 | 23.09% | +0.76% | #20 |
| 2018 | 22.33% | −0.29% | #23 |
| 2017 | 22.62% | −0.94% | #24 |
| 2016 | 23.56% | +1.23% | #21 |
| 2015 | 22.33% | +0.13% | #22 |
| 2014 | 22.20% | −1.38% | #20 |
| 2013 | 23.59% | +0.13% | #16 |
| 2012 | 23.46% | +0.15% | #17 |
| 2011 | 23.31% | +0.00% | #14 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
United Kingdom matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1985. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw high-tech exports improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
United Kingdom's high-tech exports was 32.06% in 2025. Ranked 17th globally. This represents a 7.9% increase from the previous year.
United Kingdom's high-tech exports peaked at 32.06% in 2025.
The lowest high-tech exports in United Kingdom was 20.47% in 2009.
United Kingdom ranks 17th globally in high-tech exports as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is TX.VAL.TECH.MF.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
United Kingdom's high-tech exports is projected to reach 32.06% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The high-tech exports of United Kingdom in 2025 was 32.06%. This ranks 17th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_united-kingdom_high-tech-exports,
title = {United Kingdom High-tech Exports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/united-kingdom/high-tech-exports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}