United Kingdom High-Tech Exports
29.2%▲ +0.34 pt
Dec 2024 · Annual
High-technology exports as a share of manufactured exports in the United Kingdom rose to 29.23% in 2024, up from 28.89% in 2023. The reading matched the all-time high for the series, which began in 2007. The lowest value was 20.47% in 2009.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29.2% | 28.9% | 29.2%Dec 2024 | 20.5%Dec 2009 | 2007 – 2024 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICT Goods Exports | 3.4% | 3.3% | 18.9% | 3.2% | Dec 2024 | Annual |
| R&D Expenditure | 2.7% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 1.5% | Dec 2023 | Annual |
About this series
High-Tech Exports in United Kingdom averaged 23.6% from 2007 until 2024, reaching an all-time high of 29.2% in Dec 2024 and a record low of 20.5% in Dec 2009. The series is reported yearly with history from 2007.
High-technology exports, as a percentage of manufactured exports, measure the share of products with high R&D intensity. The data are reported annually for the United Kingdom, with the series spanning from 2007 to the present. The series includes the all-time low in 2009 and the all-time high in 2024.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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