Strong economic conditions
Iceland’s GDP per capita is among the highest in Europe and it has shown continuous growth. The population has great spending power meaning Iceland is a serious option for UK exporters.
Agreement on trade in goods between Iceland, Norway and the UK
The UK has signed a trade agreement with Iceland and Norway. Read our latest updates for more information on the status of this agreement and how it may benefit your business.
Top five UK goods exported to Iceland, in the four quarters to the end of Q4 2022
| Goods | Value (£million) |
|---|---|
| Aircraft | |
| Coal, coke & briquettes | |
| Cereals | |
| Miscellaneous metal manufactures | |
| Specialised machinery (capital) |
Source:
ONS Trade in goods: country-by-commodity exports
Last updated: April 2023
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Top five UK services exported to Iceland, in the four quarters to the end of Q4 2022
| Service | Value (£million) |
|---|---|
| Travel | |
| Transportation | |
| Other Business Services | |
| Telecommunications, computer and information services | |
| Financial |
Source:
ONS UK trade in services: service type by partner country, non-seasonally adjusted
Last updated: April 2023
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Total import value (into the UK from Iceland) and export value (from the UK into Iceland) over time
| Year | Imports (£billion) | Exports (£billion) | Total trade (£billion) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 1.8 |
| 2017 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 2.1 |
| 2018 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| 2019 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 1.6 |
| 2020 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 1.1 |
| 2021 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 1.1 |
| 2022 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 1.7 |
Source:
ONS UK total trade: all countries, seasonally adjusted
Last updated: April 2023
Total trade is the sum of all exports and imports over the same time period.
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Iceland: at a glance
Economic growth
-6.8%
Actual figure (IMF, 2020)
The UK is -9.3% (IMF, 2020, actual figure)
GDP per capita
$75,374
Actual figure (IMF, 2018)
The UK is $43,719 (IMF, 2018, actual figure)
Currency
Icelandic króna
Business language
English, Icelandic
Time zone
GMT +0
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