International Trade Week 2025

Taking place from 3 to 7 November, International Trade Week (ITW) 2025 is open to businesses of all sizes and sectors: from those looking to secure their first international contract, to experienced exporters keen to increase sales in new or existing markets.  

Through a range of in-person events, workshops and webinars, attendees will be able to develop exporting knowledge and skills, gain valuable insights on specific markets and increase understanding of key opportunities globally.  

Since ITW 2024, the government has agreed three landmark trade deals with the US, EU and India, and launched a major Trade Strategy setting out the long-term approach to maximising trade opportunities. 

SMEs make up 99.8% of the entire UK business population, and Santander and DBT share a common interest in supporting them to connect with the help available to build their knowledge and capability to pursue global opportunities. 

ITW directly supports the government’s Plan for Change, with the aim of kickstarting economic growth for UK SMEs, helping maintain and create jobs and improve living standards.

Now in its fifth year, International Trade Week is led by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) in partnership with industry and sponsored by Santander UK.