China-UK Trade Facts

We at the China-Britain Business Council (CBBC) offer the following fact sheet both as a resource for our Members and the wider public, and in the interest of stimulating discussion based on hard evidence and up-to-date information.

The UK-China factsheet provides the latest statistics on trade and investment between the UK and China.

Key China-UK Fact Sheet (May 2026)

Our Fact Sheet is a useful resource for anybody looking for up-to-date facts and figures on the impact and importance of China trade on the UK. Download our latest fact sheet down below (updated monthly).

Key highlights:

China is the UK’s third-largest trading partner.
China is the UK’s fifth-largest export market.
The UK has an £11.7 billion surplus with China in services.
Chinese-owned firms in the UK generated £98.7 billion in 2024.
London is a top offshore RMB trading hub.
The UK is the top study destination for Chinese students.
The IMF estimates China will grow by 4.5% in 2026.

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Contact:

Romano Tucci, Policy Analyst, China-Britain Business Council
Romano.Tucci@cbbc.org