The value of goods imports increased by £0.8 billion (1.5%) in October 2025, because of a rise in imports from both EU and non-EU countries. The value of goods exports rose by £1.5 billion (5.2%) in October 2025, mainly because of an increase in exports to non-EU countries. Exports of goods to the United States, including precious metals, rose by £1.1 billion (27%) in October 2025, while imports of goods rose by £2.2 billion (51.6%). The total goods and services trade deficit widened by £4.0 billion to £6.7 billion in the three months to October 2025. The trade in goods deficit widened by £3.9 billion to £60.5 ... (full story)