UK Manufacturing Dashboard: latest performance and global benchmarks

What do the latest numbers tell us about UK manufacturing today? How is UK manufacturing performing right now, and how does it compare globally?

The UK Manufacturing Dashboard, developed by Cambridge Industrial Innovation Policy, has been refreshed with the latest figures, offering an up-to-date picture of the UK’s manufacturing performance across productivity, employment, international trade, and key industrial sectors. The tool provides a comprehensive overview of the sector, emphasising its role in the national economy and its performance on the global stage.

The dashboard is built around a range of carefully selected indicators, offering a holistic view of manufacturing. It tracks trends in areas such as productivity, employment, trade balance, and sector-specific performance across industries, including automotive, pharmaceuticals, machinery, and transport.

Go to the UK Manufacturing Dashboard 

What’s inside the updated dashboard:

• Updated indicators on manufacturing’s contribution to the UK economy
• Latest sector-level insights across automotive, pharmaceuticals, machinery, and transport
• International benchmarks to track UK competitiveness over time
• Clear, accessible data to support strategic decision-making and policy development

“The dashboard is designed to give users a clear understanding of the UK manufacturing sector and its broader impact,” said Dr. Carlos López-Gómez, Head of Policy Links at IfM Engage. “By providing accessible and actionable data, the dashboard can support decisions that drive innovation, resilience, and competitiveness in manufacturing.”

Updated annually, the dashboard benchmarks the UK’s manufacturing performance on an international scale, offering stakeholders valuable insights into how the sector stacks up against global competitors.

Go to the UK Manufacturing Dashboard