Since the implementation of the Single Market in 1993, trade from the EU into the UK market has shown massive growth. Imports of goods and services into the UK from the EU now account for £318 bn (2016), or 54% of all imports of goods and services.
The UK and EU may reach an agreement to assure ‘business as usual’, but given the criticality of the supply chain into the UK, companies need to prepare for different scenarios to secure supplies of essential materials. This Help With Importing guide will facilitate this preparation.