Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 October 2005
345 Mr. Sargent asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the trade links between Ireland and Cuba; the general type of goods exported and imported; their value over the past number of years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26384/05]
View answerIrish trade with Cuba is marginal and tends to fluctuate considerably. In 2004, Cuba was Ireland's 127th largest trading partner, 145th largest export market and 112th largest import market. Exports to Cuba in 2004 amounted to €778,000. The principal exports were cork, wood manufactures and beverages. Imports from Cuba in 2004 amounted to €500,000. The principal imports were fruit and vegetables, tobacco, coffee, tea and cocoa.
The following table shows the value of exports and imports between Ireland and Cuba in respect of the years 1994 to 2004.
|
Year |
Exports (€000) |
Imports (€000) |
|
1994 |
3,795 |
866 |
|
1995 |
6,366 |
364 |
|
1996 |
133 |
1,714 |
|
1997 |
2,247 |
894 |
|
1998 |
3,798 |
800 |
|
1999 |
682 |
622 |
|
2000 |
2,057 |
801 |
|
2001 |
880 |
1,217 |
|
2002 |
189 |
941 |
|
2003 |
521 |
1,263 |
|
2004 |
778 |
500 |
