asked the Taoiseach the amount and extent of imports from, and exports to, "Iron Curtain" countries during the twelve months ended 31st October, 1960.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Imports from, and Exports to, “Iron Curtain” Countries.
I propose with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle to circulate in the Official Report a statement showing particulars of imports originating in and of exports to the U.S.S.R. and certain Eastern European Countries in the twelve months ended 31st October, 1960.
Following is the statement:—
IMPORTS from and Exports to Iron Curtain Countries during the twelve months ended 31st October, 1960.
Article and Country (Origin for Imports: Destination for Exports) |
Unit of Quantity |
Quantity |
Value |
IMPORTS: |
£ |
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U.S.S.R. |
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Oilseed cake and meal: |
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Cotton seed |
cwt. |
10,283 |
14,697 |
Soya bean |
,, |
228,464 |
327,916 |
Other |
,, |
3,482 |
5,232 |
Lumber sawn, planed or dressed, conifer: |
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Deals, battens, scantlings and boards |
std. |
3,720 |
253,343 |
Other |
,, |
158 |
11,569 |
Plywood |
sq.ft. |
308,647 |
7,587 |
Spirits of turpentine |
gall. |
8,438 |
2,612 |
Miscellaneous articles, n.e.s. |
value |
2,599 |
|
Total |
,, |
625,555 |
|
BULGARIA |
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Vegetables, preserved and preparations |
cwt. |
167 |
2,072 |
Miscellaneous articles, n.e.s. |
value |
202 |
|
Total |
,, |
2,274 |
|
HUNGARY |
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Machinery and electrical goods and apparatus |
value |
2,003 |
|
Oilcloth, excluding floor coverings |
sq.yd. |
95,994 |
9,692 |
Seeds for sowing |
cwt. |
622 |
3,556 |
Vegetable crude materials, inedible |
value |
4,050 |
|
Miscellaneous articles, n.e.s. |
,, |
5,486 |
|
Total |
,, |
24,787 |
|
POLAND |
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Coal |
ton |
123,269 |
567,130 |
Salt |
cwt. |
16,040 |
5,000 |
Basic slag |
ton |
200 |
2,268 |
Phosphatic fertilizers |
,, |
7,320 |
93,151 |
Chemical materials and products |
value |
17,738 |
|
Miscellaneous articles, n.e.s. |
,, |
11,761 |
|
Total |
,, |
697,048 |
|
ROUMANIA |
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Sheep's and lambs' wool |
cental |
230 |
4,831 |
Lumber sawn, planed or dressed, non-conifer |
cub.ft. |
580 |
613 |
Miscellaneous articles, n.e.s. |
value |
155 |
|
Total |
,, |
5,599 |
|
CZECHOSLOVAKIA |
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Glass and glassware |
cwt. |
7,191 |
15,731 |
Imitation jewellery |
value |
9,570 |
|
Cutlery, hardware, implements and instruments |
,, |
4,055 |
|
Machinery and electrical goods and apparatus: |
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Metal working machinery |
cwt. |
348 |
6,636 |
Plastic and rubber working machinery |
,, |
210 |
6,415 |
Other |
value |
5,919 |
|
Vehicles: |
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Road motor: |
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Body aggregates |
No. |
432 |
20,786 |
Chassis aggregates: |
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Motor cycles and tricycles |
,, |
856 |
43,369 |
Passenger cars |
,, |
432 |
61,430 |
Other and parts |
value |
3,681 |
|
Other vehicles and parts |
,, |
2,803 |
|
Lumber, sawn, planed or dressed: |
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Conifer, deals, battens, scantlings and boards |
std. |
1,896 |
137,778 |
Non-conifer |
cub.ft. |
11,263 |
7,181 |
Other wood and timber, n.e.s. |
value |
5,659 |
|
Sheep's and lambs' wool |
cental |
300 |
6,929 |
Woven fabrics: |
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Cotton |
sq. yd. |
371,392 |
20,167 |
Rayon |
,, |
224,651 |
15,154 |
Footwear, rubber |
value |
3,586 |
|
Paper and cardboard: |
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Newsprint |
cwt. |
1,983 |
6,097 |
Greaseproof |
,, |
1,037 |
5,462 |
Other |
value |
4,902 |
|
Appliances and fittings for sanitary, plumbing and hygienic purposes, ceramic |
cwt. |
2,338 |
7,694 |
Toys and games |
value |
5,273 |
|
Miscellaneous articles, n.e.s. |
,, |
20,590 |
|
Total |
,, |
426,867 |
|
GERMANY, EASTERN |
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Textiles |
,, |
3,340 |
|
Clothing |
,, |
3,811 |
|
Fertilizers: |
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Muriate of potash |
ton |
33,004 |
472,672 |
Other |
,, |
490 |
8,338 |
Rye grass seed |
cwt. |
1,212 |
7,510 |
Miscellaneous articles, n.e.s. |
value |
9,505 |
|
Total |
,, |
505,176 |
|
ALBANIA |
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Total |
,, |
— |
— |
DOMESTIC EXPORTS: |
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U.S.S.R. |
|||
Total |
value |
— |
|
BULGARIA |
|||
Total |
,, |
— |
|
HUNGARY |
|||
Total |
,, |
— |
|
POLAND |
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Copper ore and concentrates |
ton |
540 |
19,000 |
Sheep's and lambs' wool |
cental |
1,006 |
26,384 |
Miscellaneous articles, n.e.s. |
value |
501 |
|
Total |
,, |
45,885 |
|
ROUMANIA |
|||
Total |
,, |
— |
|
CZECHOSLOVAKIA |
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Sheep's and lamb's wool |
cental |
7,268 |
180,501 |
Miscellaneous articles, n.e.s. |
value |
1,995 |
|
Total |
,, |
182,496 |
|
GERMANY, EASTERN |
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Sheep's and lambs' wool |
cental |
2,370 |
59,689 |
Woven piece goods: |
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Woollen |
sq. yd. |
12,188 |
8,898 |
Worsted |
,, |
1,045 |
1,319 |
Total |
,, |
69,906 |
|
ALBANIA |
|||
Total |
,, |
— |
..=not available.
n.e.s.=not elsewhere specified or included.