Of the 284 respondents, more than half cited complications with exporting (54 per cent) and importing goods (56 per cent) since December 31st, causing potential short and long-term hits on volumes and new opportunities.
According to the survey, less than a third of SME manufacturers feel they are getting the right support and guidance from government on how to navigate changes caused by Brexit related issues. Just over a fifth (21 per cent) of businesses believe Brexit could deliver new reshoring opportunities that would bring supply chains closer to home.
“SME manufacturers have had to deal with unprecedented levels of change over the past 12 months and it is encouraging to see some green shoots of how the sector has adapted throughout this difficult time,” said Nick Golding, managing director of SWMAS.