What do we buy and sell abroad?

The UK bought £3.9bn more from abroad than it sold in the latest month.

• Is the UK selling more abroad than it buys?

  −£3.9bn

  July 2026

  Down from −£3.6bn in June 2026

  ONS · Next update 15 Oct 2026

• How large is the trade gap next to the economy?

  −0.5%

  April to June 2026

  Up from −1.2% in January to March 2026

  ONS · Next update 22 Dec 2026