Trade balance in low carbon technology products, US dollar (World) in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Trade balance in low carbon technology products, US dollar (World) was -11.91 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Trade balance in low carbon technology products, US dollar in United Kingdom, 1994–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2024, trade balance in low carbon technology products, us dollar in United Kingdom stood at -11.91 billion.
That represents a change of up 4.7% on the previous year and down 4,301.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, trade balance in low carbon technology products, us dollar in United Kingdom peaked at 1.94 billion in 2007 and was at its lowest, -12.50 billion, in 2023.
United Kingdom ranks 181st of 187 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Trade balance in low carbon technology products, US dollar (World) in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 903.77 million | — |
| 1995 | 1.10 billion | +22.0% |
| 1996 | 1.52 billion | +37.9% |
| 1997 | 1.87 billion | +23.1% |
| 1998 | 1.42 billion | -24.2% |
| 1999 | 1.34 billion | -5.7% |
| 2000 | -8.82 million | -100.7% |
| 2001 | 878.79 million | -10061.0% |
| 2002 | 1.09 billion | +23.9% |
| 2003 | 1.34 billion | +23.0% |
| 2004 | 1.14 billion | -14.6% |
| 2005 | 757.48 million | -33.8% |
| 2006 | 956.02 million | +26.2% |
| 2007 | 1.94 billion | +102.9% |
| 2008 | 1.73 billion | -10.8% |
| 2009 | 1.75 billion | +1.3% |
| 2010 | 645.02 million | -63.2% |
| 2011 | 753.22 million | +16.8% |
| 2012 | 1.19 billion | +58.6% |
| 2013 | 1.17 billion | -1.7% |
| 2014 | 283.46 million | -75.9% |
| 2015 | 261.06 million | -7.9% |
| 2016 | 29.52 million | -88.7% |
| 2017 | -413.62 million | -1501.1% |
| 2018 | -39.29 million | -90.5% |
| 2019 | 727.39 million | -1951.3% |
| 2020 | -4.24 billion | -682.6% |
| 2021 | -3.65 billion | -13.9% |
| 2022 | -11.23 billion | +207.6% |
| 2023 | -12.50 billion | +11.3% |
| 2024 | -11.91 billion | -4.7% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's -11.91 billion is below the median for high income countries, which is -364.48 million, 32.7× the median. (68 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's -11.91 billion is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is -542.74 million, 21.9× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Trade balance in low carbon technology products, US dollar (World) in United Kingdom changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | +10061.0% | -8.82 million | 878.79 million |
| 2019 | +1951.3% | -39.29 million | 727.39 million |
| 2017 | -1501.1% | 29.52 million | -413.62 million |
| 2020 | -682.6% | 727.39 million | -4.24 billion |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.36 billion | 903.77 million | 1.87 billion | 6 |
| 2000s | 1.16 billion | -8.82 million | 1.94 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 461.56 million | -413.62 million | 1.19 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | -8.70 billion | -12.50 billion | -3.65 billion | 5 |
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- Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), per 822.94 units per person (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is trade balance in low carbon technology products, us dollar in United Kingdom?
- Trade balance in low carbon technology products, us dollar in United Kingdom was -11.91 billion in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest trade balance in low carbon technology products, us dollar recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 1.94 billion in 2007.
- What is the lowest trade balance in low carbon technology products, us dollar recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was -12.50 billion in 2023.
- How does United Kingdom rank for trade balance in low carbon technology products, us dollar?
- United Kingdom ranks 181st out of 187 countries with data for 2024.
- Is trade balance in low carbon technology products, us dollar rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4,301.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Trade balance in low carbon technology products, US dollar (World). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides information on the bilateral trade flows of low-carbon technology products, as well as country and world aggregates . Low carbon technology products produce less pollution than their traditional energy counterparts, and will play a vital role in the transition to a low carbon economy. Low carbon technologies include mechanics like wind turbines, solar panels, biomass systems and carbon capture equipment.