United Kingdom: High tech exports, percent of manufactured exports

The latest value from 2024 is 29.23 percent, an increase from 28.89 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 13.74 percent, based on data from 123 countries. Historically, the average for the United Kingdom from 2007 to 2024 is 23.55 percent. The minimum value, 20.47 percent, was reached in 2009 while the maximum of 29.23 percent was recorded in 2024. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: High-technology exports are products with high R&D intensity, such as in aerospace, computers, pharmaceuticals, scientific instruments, and electrical machinery.