The UK Manufacturing Dashboard 

The UK Manufacturing Dashboard provides essential insights into the status of UK manufacturing, aiding strategic decision-making and policy development. With carefully selected indicators, it highlights manufacturing’s impact on the national economy and compares its performance on a global scale.

*Note: The data on this dashboard is currently being updated. This update is in progress and is expected to be completed by the week commencing 2 February 2026. 

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The big picture

UK manufacturing: key figures​UK RegionsWhat the UK makesManufacturing long-term trendsAPPENDIX: Definitions and classification

International comparisons

The UK’s impact in global manufacturing value addedThe UK’s impact in global manufacturing exportsThe UK’s position in selected global rankings

International trade in manufacturing

UK trade balanceUK trade structureUK manufacturing goods trade partners

Sector performance

Performance overviewChemical productsComputing machineryFood and beveragesMachinery and equipmentMetal productsMotor vehiclesOther transport equipment