UK exporters are losing EU sales to a standards gap
A report covered by the Chartered Institute of Export and International Trade on 24 September 2026 finds UK exporters have lost EU trade because the UK has diverged from EU product-testing and conformity standards since Brexit. For brands selling into both markets, that means two approval routes, not one.
UK Exports Reach £946.6 Billion: EU Trade Up 2.3% in the Year to May 2026
UK total export value reached £946.6 billion in the year to May 2026, with EU exports up 2.3%. ONS data confirms the UK-EU trade corridor is active and growing, reinforcing the case for a UK entry point ahead of EU expansion.
UK Goods Exports to the EU Jumped 7.2% in July 2026
UK goods export volumes rose 3.5 per cent in July 2026, driven almost entirely by a 7.2 per cent rise in EU-bound volumes while non-EU volumes stayed flat. European demand is not the constraint on cross-border trade. Cost and process are.