Bernard J. Durkan
Ceist:109 Mr. Durkan asked the Taoiseach the value and volume of beef exports in each of the past 12 months; the countries to which this product was sold; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18779/98]
Written Answers. - Beef Exports.
The latest month for which information is available is May 1998. The following tables give the information requested by the Deputy for the 12 months to May 1998.
Exports of Beef, by month
|
£m |
Tonnes |
|
|
June 1997 |
55.7 |
26,870 |
|
July 1997 |
56.3 |
32,949 |
|
August 1997 |
52.2 |
24,891 |
|
September 1997 |
64.1 |
32,386 |
|
October 1997 |
69.8 |
40,288 |
|
November 1997 |
57.1 |
27,781 |
|
December 1997 |
85.2 |
45,252 |
|
January 1998 |
57.6 |
30,205 |
|
February 1998 |
53.9 |
26,433 |
|
March 1998 |
70.0 |
36,964 |
|
April 1998 |
73.5 |
37,767 |
|
May 1998 |
67.0 |
32,748 |
Export of Ceef, by Country 12-month period June 1997 to May 1998
|
£m |
Tonnes |
|
|
Great Britain |
219.5 |
82,738 |
|
Egypt |
75.0 |
67,590 |
|
Russia |
60.5 |
51,024 |
|
France |
53.9 |
22,421 |
|
Northern Ireland |
53.7 |
23,277 |
|
Italy |
52.1 |
17,517 |
|
Netherlands |
35.5 |
14,767 |
|
Saudi Arabia |
27.3 |
21,279 |
|
Denmark |
15.6 |
5,887 |
|
South Africa |
12.1 |
12,340 |
|
Other |
111.0 |
59,611 |
|
Total |
716.2 |
378,451 |
Note: It should be noted that, overall, approximately 7 per information is available is May 1998. The unclassified trade consists mainly of intra-EU estimates, including estimates for traders below the export survey threshold of £500.000.