Latest data released by ONS - 11 February 2020

  • Prior -£5.3 billion; revised to -£4.9 billion
  • Non-EU trade balance £6.7 billion vs -£2.0 billion expected
  • Prior £1.7 billion; revised to £2.4 billion

UK December goods trade posted a surprise surplus as exports rose by a whopping 17.4% on the month while imports fell by 0.1% on the month - largely reflecting improved sentiment following the UK election last year.