While re-export flows are growing in importance globally, there are currently no robust estimates of re-export flows for the UK. The methodologies and estimates in this project provide a useful new resource for understanding UK trade patterns. The work was developed through discussions with ONS, HMRC, DIT, DEFRA and the Trade Remedies Authority.
This project illustrates the benefits of using rich micro data and cross-country collaboration to study UK trade patterns. It points to the potential benefits of developing new data collection methods involving HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). The research has been possible due to collaboration with Oscar Lemmers of Statistics Netherlands, who provided a customised dataset for the purposes of this project.