asked the Minister for Agriculture the total tonnage of sugar being imported into this country; the countries of origin; the names of the importers; the uses that the sugar, which is being imported, is being put to; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Sugar Import Statistics.
108.
The following table sets out imports in 1984 and in January-September 1985:
(1) Raw sugar, cane, beet and solids:
|
Country |
1984 Tonnes |
January- September 1985 Tonnes |
|
EEC |
465 |
614 |
|
Malawi |
7 |
155 |
|
Jamaica |
— |
18 |
|
Other |
1 |
1 |
|
Totals |
473 |
788 |
(2) Refined (white) sugars
|
Country |
1984 Tonnes |
January- September 1985 Tonnes |
|
EEC |
10,639 |
7,087 |
|
Mauritius |
180 |
167 |
|
Malawi |
155 |
212 |
|
USA |
14 |
27 |
|
Other |
1 |
1 |
|
Totals |
10,989 |
7,494 |
The names of importers or the uses to which the imports were put are not available.