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 UK’s offer for asset managers and owners Oct 2025 - The UK is a global leader in asset management, with over £12tn in AUM and offers extensive scale with international reach, deep expertise, and diverse investment opportunities. The UK’s offer for asset managers and owners Research Report City statistics briefing Oct 2025 - The City Statistics briefing looks at the City of London's role as a global business hub for financial and related professional services. City statistics briefing Research Report Global Regulatory Coherence Dashboard Oct 2025 - This dashboard maps how global adoption and implementation of financial regulations align or diverge across priority policy areas for the UK-based financial and related professional services industry. Global Regulatory Coherence Dashboard Thought Piece New UK Financial Services growth and competitiveness strategy Sep 2025 - Nick Collier's latest blog from Brussels takes a look at the new Financial Services Growth and Competitiveness Strategy. New UK Financial Services growth and competitiveness strategy