Seán Power
Question:148 Mr. S. Power asked the Taoiseach the value of imported vegetables in 2003; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20672/04]
View answerWednesday, 7 July 2004
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The table below shows the value and volume of vegetables imported in 2003 and distinguishes, where significant, fresh, frozen or chilled vegetables from prepared or preserved vegetables. Data for 2001 and 2002 are also included for comparison.
|
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
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|
Commodity type |
€(000) |
Tonnes |
€(000) |
Tonnes |
€(000) |
Tonnes |
|
Potatoes, fresh, frozen or dried |
20,111 |
68,051 |
20,348 |
67,311 |
17,501 |
55,397 |
|
Other potatoes, prepared or preserved |
70,210 |
62,023 |
75,313 |
64,548 |
74,663 |
69,084 |
|
Tomatoes, fresh, frozen or dried |
21,286 |
19,660 |
28,204 |
20,294 |
28,557 |
21,145 |
|
Other tomatoes, prepared or preserved |
9,654 |
13,364 |
10,158 |
16,124 |
9,231 |
15,621 |
|
Onions, leaks, etc., fresh, frozen or dried |
13,230 |
28,994 |
17,622 |
33,377 |
18,279 |
36,425 |
|
Other onions, leaks, etc., prepared or preserved |
2,516 |
1,066 |
2,463 |
1,142 |
2,246 |
1,129 |
|
Cabbage, broccoli, etc., fresh, frozen or dried |
10,511 |
12,865 |
13,214 |
16,602 |
11,173 |
14,306 |
|
Carrots, turnips, etc., fresh, frozen or dried |
10,233 |
17,144 |
10,319 |
20,443 |
10,200 |
19,826 |
|
Lettuce, chicory, etc., fresh, frozen or dried |
9,938 |
7,227 |
10,710 |
7,808 |
12,043 |
7,978 |
|
Peas, beans and pulses, fresh, frozen or dried |
10,124 |
34,454 |
5,408 |
5,502 |
6,578 |
18,288 |
|
Mushrooms, fresh, frozen or dried |
1,957 |
736 |
2,714 |
1,178 |
2,486 |
1,004 |
|
Other vegetables, fresh, chilled or frozen |
78,160 |
64,583 |
76,599 |
66,487 |
81,229 |
74,527 |
|
Other vegetables, prepared or preserved |
36,717 |
29,297 |
40,726 |
28,860 |
38,398 |
27,446 |
|
Total |
294,647 |
359,464 |
313,798 |
349,676 |
312,584 |
362,176 |
Note: It should be noted that, overall, approximately 3% of all trade is unclassified by commodity.