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UK trade to the Middle East has shrunk since the Iran war began eight weeks ago, new data shows.
The British Chambers of Commerce has reported that the number of certificates of origin issued by Chambers of Commerce for exports to the region fell by 20% year-on-year in March, down from 15,437 in March 2025 to 12,360 in March 2026
This decline indicates goods are either being delayed, rerouted or not shipped at all.
