David Andrews
Question:37 Mr. Andrews asked the Minister for Tourism and Trade the 30 locations which present the best prospects for the expansion of Irish exports in the next three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10806/95]
Written Answers. - Irish Export Markets.
David Andrews
Question:166 Mr. Andrews asked the Minister for Tourism and Trade the 30 locations which present the best prospects for the expansion of Irish exports in the next three years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10929/95]
I propose to answer Questions Nos. 37 and 166 together.
I am giving the Deputy a table which lays out Ireland's to 30 export markets in 1994. I expect that these countries will continue to dominate our exports in the coming years. In addition, we will continue to exploit many of the other fast growing markets which are small at present but which afford growth opportunities. These would include the emerging economies of Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, China and certain of the Latin American countries.
Ireland's Top 30 Export Markets 1994(*)
|
£million |
|
|
1. Great Britain* |
5,026.6 |
|
2. Germany* |
2,926.3 |
|
3. USA |
1,903.9 |
|
4. France* |
1,868.3 |
|
5. Netherlands* |
1,137.8 |
|
6. Belgium/Luxembourg* |
808.3 |
|
7. Italy* |
796.9 |
|
8. Japan |
715.7 |
|
9. Northern Ireland* |
661.1 |
|
10. Spain* |
474.9 |
|
11. Sweden |
461.2 |
|
12. Switzerland |
444.3 |
|
13. Norway |
248.0 |
|
14. Canada |
212.6 |
|
15. Denmark* |
212.5 |
|
16. Austria |
166.8 |
|
17. Finland |
151.9 |
|
18. Egypt |
143.2 |
|
19. Russia |
138.7 |
|
20. Singapore |
134.8 |
|
21. Australia |
129.5 |
|
22. Saudi Arabia |
125.0 |
|
23. Malaysia |
116.5 |
|
24. Greece* |
107.6 |
|
25. Hong Kong |
107.2 |
|
26. South Africa |
93.2 |
|
27. Portugal* |
88.6 |
|
28. Israel |
64.3 |
|
29. Taiwan |
62.7 |
|
30. Mexico |
61.7 |
Source: Central Statistics Office.
Note:(*) For EU markets statistics relate only to period January to November 1994.