G&G verified business evidence
Around 12.2% of registered UK SMEs exported goods and/or services in 2024, equivalent to approximately 331,000 businesses.
The estimate covers registered businesses and uses survey-based sources with an adjustment for sectors not covered directly. Unregistered businesses below VAT and PAYE thresholds are excluded. The release is labelled official statistics in development.
Official statistics in development; registered businesses only.
Department for Business and Trade
Number of exporting registered businesses in the UK, 2016 to 2024
The release estimates that 12.2% of registered UK SMEs exported in 2024.
Department for Business and Trade. Number of exporting registered businesses in the UK, 2016 to 2024. 20th of August, 2026. https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/number-of-exporting-registered-businesses-in-the-uk-2016-to-2024/number-of-exporting-registered-businesses-in-the-uk-2016-to-2024
Essential cookies required for the site to function. Cannot be disabled.
Cookies that help us understand how visitors use the site.
Cookies used to deliver relevant advertisements.
Privacy Policy Terms of Service
