Austin Deasy
Question:122 Mr. Deasy asked the Taoiseach the estimated quantities of bacon and pork imported into the country in (i) 1989 and (ii) 1990 from (a) Holland, (b) Denmark and (c) Sweden.
Written Answers. - Imports of Pork and Bacon.
The information requested by the Deputy is as follows. The latest period for which data is available is January to November 1990.
Imports of Bacon and Pork (Pigmeat) in 1989 and 1990.
|
1989 |
Jan-Nov. 1990* |
|
|
Tonnes |
Tonnes |
|
|
Holland |
4,011 |
5,073 |
|
Denmark |
1,839 |
1,389 |
|
Sweden |
0 |
0 |
*Provisional
In general it should be noted that commodity detail from external trade statistics does not include: (a) transactions (non-dutiable) of less than £200 each; (b) trade by firms operating in Shannon Free Airport; and (c) postal packages not covered by customs entries.