This Christmas, children around the world are unwrapping British-made gifts, thanks in part to the United Kingdom’s new free trade agreements (FTAs) that have facilitated the export of children’s presents globally.
The UK, often referred to as one of “Santa’s biggest workshops,” is a significant manufacturing nation, and the toy and bicycle sectors are contributing to this success story. According to the latest figures, exports of toys and bikes were valued at £640 million in the year ending October 2023.