Despite a high pound and international uncertainty, Britain’s export sector remains buoyant according to research from leading business finance providers Bibby Financial Services. 61% of those surveyed believe that prospects for exporters will remain the same or get better over the coming year, while 63% are confident that their turnover will increase over the same period.
The USA and European Union were perceived to be the regions that offer the greatest export potential in the next five years. However, the former Eastern Bloc also fared well with 16% of respondents believing that Eastern Europe offers the greatest potential with a further 13% citing China and 6% Russia.