Exports to Middle East Fall Sharply Amid Conflict

Exports to Middle East fall sharply amid conflict

UK exports to the Middle East have dropped significantly following the outbreak of conflict in the region, according to new data from the British Chambers of Commerce. The figures show a 20% decline in Certificates of Origin issued for goods heading to Arab markets between March 2025 and March 2026. These documents, required at the […]

20% drop in exports to the Middle East shows clear result of conflict on trade - East Midlands Chamber

East Midlands Chamber has said a cut of one fifth in export documents issued by chambers of commerce across the UK to firms exporting to Middle East and Arab League countries, as reported in newly published national data, underlines the challenge the Iran War has caused for international trade to countries in the region.   Research conducted by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) compared the number of Certificates of Origin – key customs doc…

Conflict Cuts Middle East Trade By One Fifth - Cambridgeshire Chamber of Commerce

Total UK certificates of origin issued by Chambers to exporters fell for March 2026 from 39,457 in March 2025 to 35,533 this year – a 10% drop Certificates for Arab markets fell by 20%, from 15,437 in March 2025 to 12,360 in March 2026 Certificates for non‑Arab markets declined by just 4%, from 24,751 in March 2025 to 23,785 in March 2026 A sharp fall in certificates indicates goods are either being delayed, rerouted or not shipped at all. The …