Economic Partnership Agreements: South Africa
Commons · Question 109485 · Tabled 28 Jan 2026 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record
Answered 2 Feb 2026
Question
Asked by James McMurdock
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to the news story entitled UK-SA Trade Pact Unlocks Tariff Savings for Local Exporters, published on 26 January 2026, whether he plans to (a) review and (b) update the UK-Southern Africa
Answer
Answered by Chris Bryant, 2 Feb 2026
On average, from 2022 to 2024, the agreement between the UK and SACUM members has resulted in over £2.3bn of imports entering the UK eligible for reduced duties each year, with £2.1bn benefitting from the lower duty rate afforded under the agreement. Duri...