of course some decades ago industry that had been in the uk was moved by multi nationals to the third world or china where working conditions and environmental conditions were not unionised. however What are the top 10 UK exports?

    Precious metals production – £22.8 billion. ...
    Aircraft parts – £17.3 billion. ...
    Motor vehicles – £14.6 billion. ...
    Pharmaceuticals – £13.2 billion. ...
    Refined petroleum – £8.8 billion. ...
    Natural gas and crude petroleum – £7.4 billion. ...
    Jewellery – £5.5 billion. ...
    Clothing – £4.5 billion.