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United Kingdom Trade Openness

Trade as % of GDP  NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS

67.09% +4.25% (+6.8%)
Year 2025 Rank #120 Global Peak 69.20% (2022) Source World Bank

United Kingdom Trade Openness (1970–2025)

Overview

United Kingdom's trade openness stood at 67.09% in 2025, a rise of +4.25% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 67.09% by 2025. United Kingdom ranked 120th globally.

Data & projection

Year Trade Openness YoY change Rank
2027* trend 69.85% - -
2026* trend 68.47% - -
2025* trend 67.09% - -
2025 67.09% +4.25% #120
2024 62.84% −2.15% #56
2023 64.99% −4.21% #55
2022 69.20% +10.66% #60
2021 58.54% −0.62% #54
2020 59.16% −5.84% #67
2019 65.00% +0.09% #65
2018 64.91% +1.72% #64
2017 63.19% +3.35% #66
2016 59.84% +2.71% #60
2015 57.13% −1.70% #54
2014 58.82% −2.90% #49
2013 61.72% −0.25% #55
2012 61.97% −1.36% #51
2011 63.32% +4.27% #56
Show all years (1970-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +24.7% GDP growth 3.6% C/A balance 0.7%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

United Kingdom matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1985. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw trade openness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is United Kingdom's trade openness?

United Kingdom's trade openness was 67.09% in 2025. Ranked 120th globally. This represents a 6.8% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest trade openness in United Kingdom?

United Kingdom's trade openness peaked at 69.20% in 2022.

What was the lowest trade openness in United Kingdom?

The lowest trade openness in United Kingdom was 41.58% in 1972.

How does United Kingdom rank in trade openness?

United Kingdom ranks 120th globally in trade openness as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for trade openness?

The World Bank indicator code is NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected trade openness of United Kingdom in 2025?

United Kingdom's trade openness is projected to reach 67.09% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the trade openness of United Kingdom in 2025?

The trade openness of United Kingdom in 2025 was 67.09%. This ranks 120th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_united-kingdom_trade-openness, title = {United Kingdom Trade Openness}, url = {https://historysaid.com/united-kingdom/trade-openness}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }