MAP assists UK companies to export to Europe

MAP has supported a further 80 companies to explore new export opportunities and overcome market access barriers in Europe. This includes facilitating connections with the Department for Business and Trade’s (DBT) International Markets Europe Team and the UK Export Academy.

Every year, the UK sells more than £350 billion of goods and services to customers in Europe. Major markets include France, Germany and Spain and account for a combined total of more than £120 billion in UK exports. In 2024, the EU accounted for 41% of the UK’s exports.

Since Brexit, the UK’s and EU trading landscape has changed, but European countries are still amongst UK’s closest and strongest trading partners.

Since the EU’s General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) came into effect on 13 December 2024, which replaced the current General Product Safety Directive (GPSD), this new regulation has introduced significant updates aimed at enhancing the safety of consumer goods sold both online and offline across Europe.

The recent EU-UK trade deal, signed in May this year, has also opened up greater opportunities for UK companies in the region.

DBT’s International Markets Europe Team supports export-ready SMEs, offering access to a range of sector reports, market intelligence, and guides related to exporting to over 30 markets. UK Export Academy is a free training programme from DBT for UK businesses looking to grow their international sales.

MAP’s works closely with a range of partners and stakeholders around the world, including via its role advising Made in Britain on international trade and supply chains.  Made in Britain is a trade association with a growing membership, now of 2,200 UK manufacturing companies

MAP strengthens the resilience, sustainability and growth of the entities it works for. MAP does this through International Trade and Supply Chain solutions that advise, inform and connect: buyers, suppliers, investors and stakeholders.  MAP is increasingly focused on, and aligned with, the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals.  

For more information, please contact MAP via: info@mapukinternational.com.