Fuel exports in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Fuel exports was 7.1% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Fuel exports in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1962–2025
Source: Staff estimates, World Bank (WB). Measured in % of merchandise exports.
Analysis
The most recent figure for fuel exports in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is 7.1%, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 17.2% on the previous year and up 1.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fuel exports in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 21.7% in 1984 and was at its lowest, 2.4%, in 1969.
That places United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 74th out of 192 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fuel exports in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise exports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 3.9% | — |
| 1963 | 4.0% | +4.7% |
| 1964 | 3.3% | -19.2% |
| 1965 | 2.8% | -13.4% |
| 1966 | 2.7% | -5.8% |
| 1967 | 2.6% | -3.9% |
| 1968 | 2.7% | +5.4% |
| 1969 | 2.4% | -9.6% |
| 1970 | 2.6% | +5.3% |
| 1971 | 2.6% | +0.2% |
| 1972 | 2.4% | -4.8% |
| 1973 | 3.0% | +21.3% |
| 1974 | 4.7% | +56.6% |
| 1975 | 4.1% | -11.5% |
| 1976 | 4.9% | +18.8% |
| 1977 | 6.3% | +29.2% |
| 1978 | 6.3% | -0.6% |
| 1979 | 10.1% | +60.8% |
| 1980 | 13.0% | +28.9% |
| 1981 | 19.0% | +45.5% |
| 1982 | 20.3% | +7.0% |
| 1983 | 21.6% | +6.4% |
| 1984 | 21.7% | +0.6% |
| 1985 | 21.4% | -1.3% |
| 1986 | 11.9% | -44.6% |
| 1987 | 11.0% | -7.7% |
| 1988 | 7.1% | -34.9% |
| 1989 | 6.6% | -7.6% |
| 1990 | 7.6% | +15.2% |
| 1991 | 7.2% | -4.7% |
| 1992 | 6.4% | -11.2% |
| 1993 | 7.1% | +10.2% |
| 1994 | 6.7% | -5.4% |
| 1995 | 6.2% | -7.4% |
| 1996 | 6.7% | +8.5% |
| 1997 | 6.0% | -10.3% |
| 1998 | 4.1% | -31.3% |
| 1999 | 5.5% | +34.0% |
| 2000 | 8.3% | +49.8% |
| 2001 | 8.0% | -3.4% |
| 2002 | 8.1% | +0.8% |
| 2003 | 8.2% | +1.2% |
| 2004 | 8.7% | +6.8% |
| 2005 | 9.3% | +6.9% |
| 2006 | 9.5% | +1.9% |
| 2007 | 10.3% | +8.0% |
| 2008 | 12.9% | +25.5% |
| 2009 | 11.0% | -14.7% |
| 2010 | 12.4% | +12.4% |
| 2011 | 12.6% | +2.0% |
| 2012 | 13.9% | +9.9% |
| 2013 | 11.4% | -17.6% |
| 2014 | 10.9% | -4.6% |
| 2015 | 7.0% | -35.5% |
| 2016 | 6.3% | -10.9% |
| 2017 | 8.0% | +27.4% |
| 2018 | 9.5% | +18.7% |
| 2019 | 8.6% | -9.1% |
| 2020 | 7.1% | -17.8% |
| 2021 | 8.3% | +17.9% |
| 2022 | 12.3% | +47.8% |
| 2023 | 9.0% | -27.2% |
| 2024 | 8.6% | -4.3% |
| 2025 | 7.1% | -17.2% |
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's 7.1% is above the median for high income countries, which is 4.8%, 1.5× the median. (70 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's 7.1% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5.0%, 1.4× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.0% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 8 |
| 1970s | 4.7% | 2.4% | 10.1% | 10 |
| 1980s | 15.4% | 6.6% | 21.7% | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.4% | 4.1% | 7.6% | 10 |
| 2000s | 9.4% | 8.0% | 12.9% | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.0% | 6.3% | 13.9% | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.7% | 7.1% | 12.3% | 6 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
More energy & mining data for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate -1.3 % change on previous year (2025)
- Coal consumption, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal consumption, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary energy use, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal production, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Coal production, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel imports 8.2% (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is fuel exports in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Fuel exports in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 7.1% in 2025, according to Staff estimates, World Bank (WB).
- What is the highest fuel exports recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 21.7% in 1984.
- What is the lowest fuel exports recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.4% in 1969.
- How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for fuel exports?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 74th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is fuel exports rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Staff estimates, World Bank (WB), published as part of Fuel exports (% of merchandise exports). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Fuels comprise the commodities in SITC (Rev. 3) section 3 (mineral fuels, lubricants and related materials). This indicator is expressed as a percentage of merchandise exports which is comprised of goods whose economic ownership is changed between a resident and a non-resident and that are not included in the following specific categories: goods under merchanting, non-monetary gold, and parts of travel, construction, and government goods and services n.i.e.