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The benefits of global trade


Trade is essential for the UK economy – with exports accounting for 31% of total GDP – and yet our share of global trade has been declining.

Trade enables companies to find new sources of revenue, diversify supply chains and reduce risk. A truly globalised economy can also increase output and productivity, boost living standards, and offers consumers lower prices and more choice. Business has a key role to play in shaping, leading, and embracing the international agenda to help make the UK a more competitive, dynamic and future-focused economy.


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Are you interested in the CBI's International work and our presence overseas? Does your business export or want to grow globally?

The CBI aims to drive economic growth and resilience by supporting firms to navigate global risks, championing the importance of services trade to the UK economy and looks to boost the number of firms exporting. We do this by engaging with CBI members and the UK government to create the right policy environment to support UK firms.

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