UK trade: April 2025

From ons.gov.uk

The value of goods exports decreased by £2.7 billion (8.8%) in April 2025, with falls in exports to both the EU and non-EU countries. • Exports of goods to the United States fell by £2.0 billion in April 2025, likely linked to the implementation of tariffs on goods imported to the United States. • The value of goods imports remained stable in April 2025 as a rise in imports from the EU was offset by a fall in imports from non-EU countries. • The total goods and services trade deficit widened by £4.9 billion to £11.5 billion in the three months to April 2025, because of a larger rise in imports than exports. ... (full story)