UK trade: February 2026
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The UK's goods imports increased by £2.3 billion in February 2026, while goods exports fell by £0.5 billion. The total goods and services trade deficit narrowed to £2.8 billion in the three months to February 2026.
The UK's goods imports rose by £2.3 billion (4.7%) in February 2026, driven by increases from both EU and non-EU countries. Goods exports decreased by £0.5 billion (1.5%) due to falls in exports to both EU and non-EU countries. Exports to the United States rose by £0.5 billion (11.3%), while imports fell by £0.4 billion (8.2%). The total goods and services trade deficit narrowed by £0.3 billion to £2.8 billion in the three months to February 2026. The trade in goods deficit widened by £1.0 billion, while the trade in services surplus widened by £1.3 billion. The data excludes non-monetary gold and other precious metals.
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