Different ways of measuring trade: Where do our imports come from? The end of the Brexit transition period, the post-pandemic recovery and the Russian invasion of Ukraine have all provoked heightened interest in the ONS trade figures, especially trade by country. While direct imports and exports between the UK and other countries are the most obvious data point, its often important to also know where goods have originated from. With new figures looking at the impact of sanctions on the UKs trade with Russia published this morning, in this blog Hannah Donnarumma explains the different ways of looking at import figures, and the different perspectives they offer. The Office for National Statistics produces the numbers that matter most on the economy and business, people, population and communities. Operating impartially and free of political control, we are mobilising the power of data to help Britain make better decisions and improve lives. Follow our latest news and get an insight into the work behind the numbers by following @ONSfocus on Twitter. To arrange broadcast or print interviews, please contact Media Relations on 020 3973 4761or email Media.Relations@ons.gov.uk | 