British businesses saw record-breaking demand for their products and services over the last 12 months, new statistics have revealed.
The figures, published by the Department for International Trade (DiT), show that goods exports in England grew by some 2.7 per cent to £252 billion in the year to Q2 2019.
According to the data, businesses based in London and the East Midlands played a significant role in pushing demand for UK goods across the world, with exports in the capital growing 10.1 per cent to £40.5 billion, while exports in the East Midlands grew 9.3 per cent to £23.5 billion.
Growth across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland also broke records over the same period, rising 14.5 per cent, 6.8 per cent and 6.8 per cent respectively.
Commenting on the report, the DiT said exports showed “no sign of slowing down” despite uncertain economic and political times.
In fact, the figures show that since the Brexit referendum vote, the overseas demand for British goods has increased “significantly” compared to the three-year period before the vote.
Commenting on the report, Secretary of State for International Trade, Liz Truss, said: “Opening up new markets for British businesses across the country is a top priority of mine, and today’s statistics show businesses are benefiting more than ever from global trade.
“Having today launched a new online market access tool to helps business voice barriers to international trade, my Department is committed to ensuring businesses are able to fully grasp the opportunities from global trade as we leave the EU.