asked the Taoiseach the import and export trade figures between Ireland and Japan for 1988; and the main commodities involved.
Ceisteanna— Questions. Oral Answers. - Ireland-Japan Trade Figures.
5.
I propose to circulate a statement in the Official Report giving the required information.
Following is the statement:
Imports from Japan in 1988
|
£ million |
|
|
Total* |
470 |
|
Main Commodities |
|
|
Road Vehicles |
162 |
|
Office machines and automatic data processing machines |
113 |
|
Electrical machinery, apparatus and appliances and parts |
60 |
|
Power generating machinery and equipment |
25 |
|
Telecommunications and sound recording, reproducing equip- ment |
24 |
|
Organic chemicals |
22 |
Exports to Japan in 1988
|
£ million |
|
|
Total* |
239 |
|
Main Commodities: Organic chemicals |
86 |
|
Meat and meat preparations |
22 |
|
Medical and pharmaceutical prod- ucts |
21 |
|
Crude fertilisers and minerals, excluding coal, petroleum and precious stones |
18 |
|
Professional, scientific and con- trolling apparatus |
17 |
|
Fish, crustaceans and molluscs and preparations thereof |
14 |
* Excluding Shannon Free Airport, parcel post and low value trade.