Total imports of goods, excluding precious metals, fell by £1.3 billion (3.1%) in August 2021, driven by a £1.2 billion (5.6%) fall in imports from non-EU countries, while imports from the EU fell slightly by £0.1 billion (0.5%). While imports to non-EU countries continue to be higher than to EU countries, the gap is now at its narrowest since the end of the Brexit transition period. Total exports of goods, excluding precious metals, also fell by £1.3 billion (4.6%) in August 2021 because of a £0.6 billion (4.3%) fall in exports to the EU, and a £0.7 billion (5.0%) fall in exports to non-EU countries. Total imports ... (full story)