The import of Christmas trees into the UK has become more costly due to post-Brexit border checks, which require mandatory phytosanitary certificates and customs declarations. These additional procedures have increased expenses and the risk of delays, leading to higher costs for importers and consumers. However, the majority of Christmas trees in the UK are domestically grown, potentially boosting demand for local produce amid tightened EU import procedures.
UK Government Urged to Enhance EU Trade Relations
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has called on the UK government to adopt a more ambitious approach in negotiations with the European Union to revitalise declining goods exports. The BCC plans to convene a meeting of UK and EU business and political leaders ahead of the EU-UK summit on
20 March 2025
