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16.07.202606:00:00UTC+00UK Non-EU Trade Gap Narrows Sharply in May 2026

The United Kingdom’s trade deficit with non-EU countries narrowed significantly in May 2026, offering a tentative sign of improvement in the country’s external balances. According to the latest data updated on 16 July 2026, the UK’s Non-EU Trade Balance improved to -£7.14 billion in May, from a previous shortfall of -£12.21 billion recorded in April 2026.

This marked reduction in the deficit suggests a notable month-on-month shift, either through stronger exports to non-EU markets, weaker imports, or a combination of both. While the balance remains in negative territory, the move from April’s deeper gap may ease some pressure on the UK’s overall trade position and will likely be monitored closely by market participants and policymakers for signs of a sustained trend.

Investors and analysts will now look to upcoming releases to determine whether May’s improvement represents a one-off adjustment or the start of a broader rebalancing in the UK’s trade relationship with non-EU partners.

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