date:Sep 08, 2021
w barriers to trade resulting from the new trading arrangements, have led to a fall in exports to the EU of more than a quarter since H1 2019.
Exports to nearly all EU member states fell significantly, including a loss of more than 0.5 billion in sales to Ireland, while sales to Germany, Spain and Italy are each down around a half since H1 2019.
UK imports of food and drink were down nearly 10% in the first half of 2021 compared to pre-COVID levels, however imports from non-EU markets increase