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 The City of London Corporation's work in support of financial and professional services: annual review 2024/2025 Apr 2025 - Explore the progress we’ve made in championing the UK’s financial and professional services industry in 2024/2025. The City of London Corporation's work in support of financial and professional services: annual review 2024/2025 Research Report The role of the UK in carbon markets: a path to global leadership Apr 2025 - Identifying opportunities for the UK to strengthen its leadership in scaling and supporting well-functioning global carbon markets. The role of the UK in carbon markets: a path to global leadership Research Report Securing growth: the digital verification opportunity Mar 2025 - A principle-led approach to developing an effective digital verification model tailored to the UK. Securing growth: the digital verification opportunity Research Report A roadmap for the adoption of ISSB Standards Mar 2025 - This report explores key regulatory and legislative considerations for effective adoption of ISSB Standards. A roadmap for the adoption of ISSB Standards