HMRC has published its UK regional trade in goods statistics, second quarter, April to June 2026: business counts data today. “This spreadsheet provides supplementary data to that in the release of the UK regional trade in goods statistics from HM Revenue & Customs.” For exporters, accountants and advisers, it is the first official April to June benchmark by region for trading-firm numbers.
What the source says
The release is HMRC’s Q2 2026 regional business-count dataset for UK goods traders. Published on 17 September 2026, it adds business-count detail to the wider regional trade in goods series. In plain English, it helps users see how many trading businesses sit behind regional goods activity for April to June.
That matters because regional trade value alone can mislead. A region can look strong on value, but still be driven by a relatively narrow trading base. Business counts give a better first read on breadth, concentration and where a creditor or adviser should look next.
What this means for UK creditors
If you supply goods traders, or depend on them in your supply chain, use this release to review where your customers and suppliers are clustered. Start with regions that matter most to your ledger, not the whole map. The point is prioritisation, not headline chasing.
A broad regional trading base can still leave you exposed if your own debtor book is concentrated in a few connected firms. A thinner base can justify tighter payment terms, shorter review cycles and closer monitoring of substitutions if a supplier fails. For accountants and advisers, this is also useful context for board packs, covenant conversations and working-capital reviews.
The next step is company level. Once you know which regions matter, a company-level evidence check lets you test individual counterparties for filing slippage, legal notices and governance movement before you reset terms or extend more credit.
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