THE managing director of London Stansted Airport has praised the "resilience and ambition" of exporters across the East of England.
Nearly half of East of England exporters increased sales in the second quarter of the year.
This is according to the UK Trade Barometer published by MAG, the parent company of London Stansted Airport.
Gareth Powell, managing director of London Stansted, said: "The East of England and London together form a powerhouse of global trade and innovation, with world-leading strengths in tech, life sciences, agriculture, and advanced manufacturing.
"At London Stansted, we are proud to play a central role in that ambition."
The barometer revealed that 49 per cent of exporters grew their sales, while 37 per cent entered new markets.
These markets included established territories like the US and Germany, as well as emerging economies such as Brazil and China.
Mr Powell said the airport is well-positioned to support and expand this growth.
He pointed to Stansted’s £1.1 billion transformation programme, which includes a £600 million terminal extension.
Mr Powell said: "We provide the international connections that businesses and communities across the region depend on.
"Looking ahead, one of our top priorities is attracting more long-haul airlines.
"Just last month we announced Turkish Airlines will join us in March 2026 as it launches 14 weekly flights to its hub at Istanbul.
"This service will also provide convenient access to 79 onward destinations in Asia and Australia and 56 more across Africa."
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The airport is located near a thriving economic corridor that includes global firms such as Google, Microsoft, GSK and Raytheon, as well as the University of Cambridge.
Mr Powell said: "There is strong demand, particularly from businesses in Cambridge and the wider tech corridor, for direct connections to destinations such as Boston, the US West Coast and Asia.
"Meeting this demand will strengthen the region’s role as a global leader in innovation and trade."
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