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The UK music industry is hitting all the right notes on the global stage, with British music exports soaring to an all-time high of £794 million last year, cementing the nation’s status as a global powerhouse in popular music.
According to new figures released by the BPI (British Phonographic Industry), UK music exports rose by 1.9% in 2024, making it the strongest performance since the annual tracking survey began. The growth underscores the continued global appetite for British talent and innovation, with artists from the UK making serious waves on international charts and streaming platforms.
The surge is being driven by a wave of new-generation stars who are dominating the global music landscape. Leading the charge are Dua Lipa, Central Cee, and Charli XCX, three chart-topping artists who have become household names not just in Britain, but across the world.
Dua Lipa’s polished pop anthems and charismatic stage presence have kept her at the forefront of global pop culture. Meanwhile, rapper Central Cee has made huge inroads in the US and European markets, helping to elevate UK drill and rap onto an international platform. Charli XCX continues to push boundaries with her genre-defying approach, earning critical acclaim and mass appeal alike.
The BPI report also highlights another impressive stat: over 600 British artists achieved more than 100 million audio streams globally in the last year alone, a testament to the deep and diverse pool of talent the UK continues to produce.
UK music remains the world’s second-largest music exporter, behind only the United States, and the latest data reinforces the industry's vital role in the country’s cultural and economic output. With British acts regularly topping charts from Europe to Asia and the Americas, the global demand for UK music shows no sign of slowing down.
Geoff Taylor, Chief Executive of the BPI, hailed the figures as a major milestone. “This achievement reflects the exceptional creativity of UK artists and the tireless work of our music community. It’s a reminder that music is not only a cultural asset but a crucial export success story.”
With even more British artists on the rise and a thriving streaming market, the outlook for UK music exports is only getting brighter. Whether it’s pop, rap, indie or electronic, the UK sound is being heard loud and clear around the world.
