The value of goods imports increased by £0.5 billion (0.8%) in May 2026; a rise in imports from non-EU countries was partially offset by a fall in imports from the EU. The value of goods exports rose by £1.5 billion (4.5%) in May 2026, with increases in exports to both EU and non-EU countries. The total goods and services trade deficit widened by £4.4 billion to £9.1 billion in the three months to May 2026, compared with the three months to February 2026. The trade in goods deficit widened by £3.1 billion to £60.9 billion in the three months to May 2026, while the trade in services surplus is estimated to have ... (full story)