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Data from World Bank. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
United KingdomUK Trade (% of GDP) fell to 62.46 Percent in December 2025
World BankYearlyReleased December 2025
UK Trade (% of GDP) fell to 62.46 Percent in December 2025, down 0.38 Percent from November's 62.84 Percent reading.
Latest Release
62.457329
Actual
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Consensus
62.839052
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Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Co-movement | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GBP/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.50 | FOREX | Moves with | → View |
| EUR/GBP | ▼ Inverse | −0.45 | FOREX | Moves against | → View |
| GBP/JPY | ▲ Direct | +0.40 | FOREX | Moves with | → View |
| FTSE 100 | ▲ Direct | +0.35 | INDEX | Moves with | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.30 | COMMODITIES | Moves against | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Trade (% of GDP) (United Kingdom) was reported at 62.46 Percent in December 2025. The reading fell from the previous value of 62.84 Percent. This is classified as a medium-impact indicator released on a yearly basis.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending downward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 63.43 Percent, up from the prior three at 62.30 Percent. In December readings over the past 3 years, Trade (% of GDP) has averaged 63.43 Percent.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with GBP/USD (Bullish GBP). A secondary relationship exists with EUR/GBP, negatively correlated (Bearish EUR).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update December 2025.
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About Trade (% of GDP) — United Kingdom
DEFINITION
The United Kingdom's Trade (% of GDP) for 2025 registered at 62.457329%, down from 62.839052% in 2024, indicating a slight contraction in trade activity as a share of GDP. This decline from the previous year’s level reflects a modest reduction in trade intensity. Market participants will monitor upcoming economic data for further insights into the trade sector’s trajectory. Updated 7/1/26
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Aggregate growth figures anchor cyclical positioning across asset classes and inform fiscal and monetary policy debate. Surprises against consensus can drive short-term moves, particularly when the print breaks an established trend. Released annually.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a similar reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bearish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary headwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with GBP/USD (Bullish GBP, r=0.50) — a useful reference for forex-focused traders.
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