Posted: 6 Nov 2023 Resource Type: Research Report Download Back Exports from UK financial services firms amounted to £97.2bn in 2022 and generated £75.6bn of trade surplus, according to new data published in the ONS Pink Book. Financial services trade continues to be a major driver of the UK economy and is by far the largest contributing sector of the UK’s services trade surplus. Exporting over four times the worth of financial services than it imported, UK financial services accounted for 50% of the UK’s entire services trade surplus. £75.6bn trade surplus in 2022 The UK’s success as an international financial centre depends on remaining open to trade and investment from around the world. Share: Share to LinkedIn LinkedIn Share to X Share to Facebook Facebook Share to WeChat WeChat Share to WhatsApp WhatsApp Share to Email Email Download Related content Research Report Untapped digital talent: the £3bn opportunity Feb 2026 - With the current digital talent pipeline failing to keep pace with rising demand, there is an opportunity to embrace non-traditional forms of recruitment and access a previously overlooked pool of high-potential talent. Untapped digital talent: the £3bn opportunity Thought Piece Sustainable finance in 2026: a leadership moment for the UK Feb 2026 - A closer look at the sustainable finance trends investors should watch in the year ahead — and why London is at the centre of the action. Sustainable finance in 2026: a leadership moment for the UK Research Report Securing the transition Jan 2026 - Scaling the Long-Duration Energy Storage sector will be vital in helping the UK Government meet its 2030 target, reduce the UK’s reliance on fossil fuels and help bring down electricity bills. Securing the transition Research Report Our global offer to business Jan 2026 - The 6th edition of our annual report benchmarking the UK’s competitive position relative to other global financial centres. Our global offer to business