Research Report

Exporting financial services to the world

Posted: 17 Nov 2025

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The UK remained the largest net exporter of financial services globally in 2024, remaining the largest net exporter of financial services globally in 2024. 

£92.6bn trade surplus in 2024

New trade data shows that:

  • In 2024, the UK was the largest net exporter of financial services – ahead of the US and Singapore.
  • With a trade surplus of £92.6bn in 2024. This accounts for half of the UK’s entire services surplus, demonstrating the importance of financial services to the wider UK economy.
  • UK exports of financial services grew for the 5th year running, reaching a record high of £122.7bn in 2024.
 

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