Market Profile

The United Kingdom (UK) of Great Britain and Northern Ireland comprises England, Scotland and Wales (Great Britain) and Northern Ireland.

Currently, the UK is a member of the European Union (EU) and is subject to EU trade regulatory requirements. However, on the 23 June 2016, the UK held a referendum to answer the question: "should the UK remain a member of the EU, or leave the EU?".

By a margin of 51.9 per cent to 48.1 per cent, the UK voted to leave the EU (commonly referred to as 'Brexit').

Find out more information about the progress of this on the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's (DFAT) website.

More information on doing business in United Kingdom.

Facts

  • Imports from United Kingdom A$14,900 million
  • Exports to United Kingdom A$12,069 million
  • Capital London
  • Official Language English
  • Area 241,930 sq km
  • Population 65.1 million

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Country information provided by DFAT

Country brief

A comprehensive overview of political, economic and bilateral and regional trade agreements.

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Trade and economic fact sheet

Containing general information, recent economic indicators, Australia’s trade and investment relationship with United Kingdom and their global merchandise trade relationship that is updated twice a year.

» read more at DFAT

 

Australia's trade at a glance – Australia's top ten trading partners

Smartraveller

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s Smartraveller site provides advice for business travellers and tourists going to United Kingdom. This is regularly updated and should be checked before planning travel.

» read more at DFAT

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