UK Exports Drop 26% Due to Brexit Impact on Companies

Published on 6/23/2026

UK Exports Drop 26% Due to Brexit Impact on Companies

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After Brexit, UK exports have seen a notable decline, with a 26% reduction in different types of exports by 2023, according to the UK Trade Policy Observatory. A study from Aston University Business School indicates a loss of 53.8% in certain export varieties and a 31.5% drop for imports. Phil Ward, CEO of Eskimo, noted that in 2020, 40% of his exports went to the EU, but this figure decreased to 5% by 2025 due to increased red tape. This trend reflects broader economic challenges post-Brexit, impacting trade dynamics significantly for UK businesses.