Figures released in parliament show that in 2000, a total of 587 convictions were secured, but by 2010 this had risen to 3,415.
Debbie Beadle, spokeswoman for Ecpat UK, said that despite the rise in successful prosecutions, many more go undetected.
"We call for more police investigations into child trafficking as we see daily child victims who are not identified by professionals, including police," she said.
"Children who suffer from horrendous abuse are often not receiving their right to have the crime against them investigated and justice against those who are exploiting them."
Andrea Warman, an independent researcher and consultant, and formerly programmes director and deputy chief executive at The Who Cares? Trust, said she believes an increased focus on the issue has led to more success in court.
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