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UK trade: April 2026
The value of goods imports increased by £0.8 billion (1.5%) in April 2026; a rise in imports from the EU was partially offset by a fall in imports from non-EU countries. The value of goods exports rose by £0.8 billion (2.6%) in April 2026, with increases in exports to both EU and non-EU countries. The total goods and services trade deficit widened by £7.7 billion to £9.9 billion in the three months to April 2026, compared with the three months to January 2026. The trade in goods deficit widened by £7.6 billion to £62.5 billion in the three months to April 2026, while the trade in services surplus is estimated ... (full story)