UK Trade Agreements

Helping you make the most of the UK’s trade deals worldwide

The UK has secured a growing network of trade agreements designed to make exporting easier, reduce tariffs, and open new markets for British businesses. Understanding how to benefit from these deals can significantly improve your competitiveness overseas — but the rules can be complex.

At Chamber International, we help exporters navigate and apply the provisions of the UK’s trade agreements to ensure compliance and maximise opportunity.

What are trade agreements?

Trade agreements are arrangements between two or more countries that reduce or remove barriers to trade. They can include:

• Lower or zero tariffs on goods
• Simplified customs procedures
• Rules on product standards and certification
• Protection for intellectual property and investment
• Enhanced access to services and government procurement

The UK currently has over 70 trade agreements in place — many rolled over from the EU era and increasingly new, bespoke deals negotiated by the UK Government.

Why trade agreements matter to exporters

Using a trade agreement correctly can:

• Reduce or eliminate import duties for your overseas customers
• Improve your price competitiveness in key markets
• Simplify paperwork through recognised origin and customs procedures
• Strengthen your reputation as a compliant and informed exporter

However, taking advantage of an agreement requires understanding its rules of origin, which determine whether your product qualifies for preferential treatment.

How Chamber International can help

Our team of international trade specialists can:

• Identify whether your products qualify under a trade agreement
• Advise on rules of origin and evidence of compliance
• Support completion of origin documentation such as EUR1s and Certificates of Origin
• Provide training on using trade agreements effectively
• Keep you updated on new UK trade deals and market access changes

We combine practical export experience with up-to-date insight into the UK’s global trading landscape.

Key resources and guidance

• UK Government: Current Trade Agreements
• Rules of Origin Guidance
• Check your product’s trade tariff and origin requirements

Talk to our trade team

If you need advice on how to take advantage of a specific trade agreement or have questions about product origin requirements, contact our documentation and export advice team here.