International Trade team news – July 2026
The latest news from the award-winning Business West International Trade team.

Our International Trade team took to the skies in the Business West hot air balloon to celebrate the transition to digital ATA Carnets - an important milestone for temporary export.
Digital ATA Carnets are now live across the UK, EU, Norway and Switzerland, making it easier for businesses to temporarily move professional equipment, exhibition goods and commercial samples using an app and QR codes.
The remaining countries in the ATA Carnet system are expected to complete their transition by 31st December 2027, bringing us closer to a fully digital global Carnet network.
Watch our short video to find out why this is such an exciting new chapter for ATA Carnets and the businesses that use them.
Big thanks to the Bristol Blue Balloon team!
The latest news from the award-winning Business West International Trade team.
UK goods exports increased by 5.2% in volume during May, according to the latest trade figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
New research by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Insights Unit, involving over 2,400 exporters, suggests overseas exports have fallen dramatically in the second quarter.