The value of goods imports decreased by £0.7 billion (1.4%) in April 2023; after removing the effect of inflation, imports of goods fell by 0.4%. The value of goods exports increased by £1.0 billion (3.4%) in April 2023; after removing the effect of inflation, exports of goods rose by a similar amount. Both imports and exports of goods displayed an increase in trade with non-EU countries, while trade with EU countries fell in April 2023. Despite a reduction in the gap in April 2023, imports from EU countries have been consistently greater than from non-EU countries since late 2022. The total trade in goods and ... (full story)