Fuel exports (% of merchandise exports) in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Fuel exports (% of merchandise exports) was 7.2% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Fuel exports in United Kingdom, 1962–2025
Source: Staff estimates, World Bank (WB). Measured in % of merchandise exports.
Analysis
The most recent figure for fuel exports in United Kingdom is 7.2%, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 16.4% on the previous year and up 2.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fuel exports in United Kingdom peaked at 21.7% in 1984 and was at its lowest, 2.4%, in 1969.
That places United Kingdom 71st 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 (% of merchandise exports) in United Kingdom, 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 | 14.6% | +75.3% |
| 2023 | 9.0% | -38.6% |
| 2024 | 8.6% | -4.3% |
| 2025 | 7.2% | -16.4% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 7.2% is above the median for high income countries, which is 4.5%, 1.6× the median. (70 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 7.2% 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 | 9.1% | 7.1% | 14.6% | 6 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
- 68 Lebanon 7.7% compare
- 69 Estonia 7.6% compare
- 70 Bulgaria 7.3% compare
- 72 South Korea 6.7% compare
- 73 Uzbekistan 6.5% compare
- 74 Bosnia and Herzegovina 6.5% compare
More energy & mining data for United Kingdom
- Primary energy from fossil nuclear renewables, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Fuel imports 8.1% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 3.3% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 5.7% (2025)
- Gas production 299.32 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 4,304 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 299.32 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 4,304 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per capita 0 terawatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel, per unit of GDP 0 terawatt-hours per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fuel exports in United Kingdom?
- Fuel exports in United Kingdom was 7.2% in 2025, according to Staff estimates, World Bank (WB).
- What is the highest fuel exports recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 21.7% in 1984.
- What is the lowest fuel exports recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.4% in 1969.
- How does United Kingdom rank for fuel exports?
- United Kingdom ranks 71st out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is fuel exports rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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.