United Kingdom United Kingdom
 

Branch Locations: Colnbrook Berks, Heathrow, Kings Lynn Norfolk, Petersfield Hampshire, Swansea Wales

Service Capabilities: Air and Ocean Freight Forwarding, Road Transport, Courier Service, Warehousing, Domestic Transport

Country Facts

Official language: English
Currency Code: Sterling Pound (£)
Capital City: London
Exports: $372.7 billion F.O.B. (2005 est.)
Export Commodities: manufactured goods, fuels, chemicals; food, beverages, tobacco
Export Partners: US 15.3%, Germany 10.8%, France 9.2%, Ireland 6.8%, Netherlands 6%, Belgium 5.1%, Spain 4.5%, Italy 4.2% (2004)
Imports: $483.7 billion F.O.B. (2005 est.)
Import Commodities: manufactured goods, machinery, fuels, foodstuffs
Import Partners: Germany 13%, US 9.3%, France 7.4%, Netherlands 6.6%, Belgium 4.9%, China 4.3%, Italy 4.3% (2004)
Industries: machine tools, electric power equipment, automation equipment, railroad equipment, shipbuilding, aircraft, motor vehicles and parts, electronics and communications equipment, metals, chemicals, coal, petroleum, paper and paper products, food processing, textiles, clothing, other consumer goods
Public Holidays:
2007 Jan 1, Mon New Year
2007 Jan 2, Tue Bank Holiday (Scotland Only)
2007 Apr 6, Fri Good Friday
2007 Apr 9, Mon Easter Monday
2007 May 7, Mon May Day
2007 May 28, Mon Spring Bank Holiday
2007 Aug 27, Mon Summer Bank Holiday
2007 Dec 25, Tue Christmas
2007 Dec 26, Wed Boxing Day

Useful Links

Export/Import Market Information
US Commercial Service Country Commercial Guide for United Kingdom
InfoExport United Kingdom
United Kingdom Market Report
Official Export Guide "Best Export Opportunities"

Trade Leads
UK Trade Leads

Business Directories
British Exporters
British Companies
Kellysearch
Yell.com
Major British Corporations
United Kingdom Directories from FITA’s Really Useful Links

Country Risks
United Kingdom Risk Assessment

Business Culture
International Business Etiquette and Manners: United Kingdom

Trade Finance
United Kingdom Trade and Project Finance
Banks in the UK

Logistics
United Kingdom Airports
United Kingdom Seaports
HM Revenue and Customs Import and Export Information

Trade Controls and Security
SITPRO - Security Issues

Government Contacts
Directgov
United Kingdom Customs and Excise Service
UK Trade and Investment

Travel
Business Travel in United Kingdom

General Information
CIA World Factbook - United Kingdom
BBC News United Kingdom Country Profile
Library of Congress Portals to the World: United Kingdom

Sources for Information Used on this Page:

CIA World Country Factbook, FITA - Federation of International Trade Associations, Export Focus.com, Q++ Studio Diary and Calendar Publishing System

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