The value of goods imports increased by £1.1 billion (2.1%) in March 2026 because of a rise in imports from both EU and non-EU countries. The value of goods exports increased by £0.6 billion (1.9%) in March 2026, with a rise in exports to the EU. The total goods and services trade deficit widened by £4.5 billion to a deficit of £7.0 billion in Quarter 1 (Jan to Mar) 2026, compared with the previous quarter. The trade in goods deficit widened by £3.8 billion to £59.3 billion in Quarter 1 2026, while the trade in services surplus is estimated to have narrowed by around £0.7 billion to £52.3 billion. Total imports of ... (full story)