New data from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Insights Unit shows a widening divide between the fortunes of different-sized UK exporters. Only 16% of micro-exporters (businesses with fewer than 10 employees) increased export orders in Q3 (18% in Q2), 27% reported a fall, and 57% reported no change. In contrast, 42% of large exporters, with more than 250 staff, saw a boost in overseas orders in the last quarter (29% in Q2), 11% reported a decrease, and 47% said they’d seen no change. The research shows that sentiment among all exporters remains weak, with most struggling to see improved sales or orders. Only 24% of all exporters reported increased overseas sales, while 22% of all businesses saw a boost in export orders in Q3. Analysis by the BCC shows that a 2% increase in UK exports would increase growth by 0.6%. To read the BCC’s news release, go to https://www.britishchambers.org.uk/news/2025/11/small-firms-need-more-help-to-unlock-trade/.