Michael Creed
Ceist:34 Mr. Creed asked the Taoiseach the overall amount and balance of trading for each year since 1980.
Written Answers. - Trade Balance.
The following table gives the figures for external merchandise trade in each year 1980 to 1990:
Value of Merchandise Trade for the years 1980 — 1990 (£million)*
|
Year |
Exports |
Imports |
Balance |
|
1980 |
4,083 |
5,421 |
-1,338 |
|
1981 |
4,778 |
6,578 |
-1,801 |
|
1982 |
5,691 |
6,816 |
-1,125 |
|
1983 |
6,944 |
7,367 |
-423 |
|
1984 |
8,898 |
8,912 |
-15 |
|
1985 |
9,743 |
9,428 |
+315 |
|
1986 |
9,374 |
8,621 |
+753 |
|
1987 |
10,724 |
9,155 |
+1,568 |
|
1988 |
12,305 |
10,215 |
+2,090 |
|
1989 |
14,597 |
12,284 |
+2,313 |
|
1990 |
14,343 |
12,480 |
+1,864 |
*Before adjustment for Balance of Payments.