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 Investment Landscape Sep 2025 - This report demonstrates the strength of the UK financial services industry. The analysis maps the sources and destinations of £3.9tn of investment capital in the UK. The UK Investment Landscape Research Report Transition Finance Council: Mid-year progress report Sep 2025 - This report offers a snapshot of the Council’s first six months: what we’ve achieved, the lessons we’ve learned, and the path ahead. Transition Finance Council: Mid-year progress report Research Report Sector Transition Plans: The Finance Playbook Sep 2025 - Practical guidance on integrating strong finance plans within sector transition plans and technology scale-up roadmaps. Sector Transition Plans: The Finance Playbook Research Report UK India Infrastructure Financing Bridge Sep 2025 - This first annual report captures the UK–India Infrastructure Finance Bridge (UKIIFB) Year One learnings UK India Infrastructure Financing Bridge