UK-US - Trade Facts and Figures

As of May 2025, UK exports to the USA surpassed £155 billion, with Florida standing out as a vital entry point.

British manufacturers exporting to Florida benefit from the

UK-Florida Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in

2023, which boosts two-way trade in aerospace, advanced manufacturing, and clean energy.

Florida's status as the 8th largest economy in the U.S. and a logistics hub with 15 seaports and 19 commercial airports makes it ideal for British exporters. Businesses seeking to sell British products in the USA find Florida a springboard into Latin America, the Caribbean, and nationwide U.S. distribution networks.

Florida's booming smart city infrastructure, healthcare

technology, and Al sectors present rich opportunities for UK

technology companies exporting to the USA.

British innovators in cybersecurity, IoT, MedTech, and Al-powered SaaS solutions are increasingly welcomed through partnerships with Florida's tech parks, universities, and venture capital networks.

British firms can leverage Florida's Enterprise Florida programs and the Atlantic Declaration's provisions on cross-border data flows and digital trade. UK technology firms are especially sought-after for solving real-world challenges in urban mobility, public safety, and smartenergy, making UK-US tech trade a strategic area for growth

and investment.

British lifestyle, food and drink, and homeware brands continue to grow in popularity across Florida, driven by strong 'Made in Britain' brand appeal.

The $800 De Minimis exemption under U.S. customs law enables British SMEs to sell direct-to-consumer with minimal customs burden.

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Florida's growing demand for premium imports and tourism-fueled retail offers British companies a springboard for e-commerce and wholesale expansion. British exporters can

access U.S. buyers via platforms like

 Madeln BritainBrands.com, linking to retailers, distributors, and major hotel chains. The combination of British design, quality, and heritage appeals strongly to Florida's luxury and

specialty consumer markets.

UK exporters in clean energy, defence, and aerospace are well-positioned in Florida, a state leading in space exploration, aviation, and sustainable technologies. Major UK aerospace firms already operate in Florida, supported by trade-friendly incentives and NASA collaborations.

British manufacturers of electric vehicle tech, hydrogen systems, and renewable energy solutions can take advantage of U.S. funding via the Inflation Reduction Act and state-level grants.

Defence-related exports also benefit from the UK-US Defence Cooperation Treaty, opening procurement pathways in simulation, avionics, and advanced materials. These sectors reflect Florida’s and America’s long-term demand for high-tech British manufacturing excellence.