§ Mr. LlwydTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what percentage of agricultural products made in the UK are exported; and to which countries. [136613]
§ Ms QuinIt is not possible to calculate accurately the percentage of agricultural products made in the UK which are exported, as many exports will be in the form of processed food and feed products. Using a broad assumption to value just the raw commodity element of these processed products, it is estimated that approximately 20 per cent. of UK agricultural production in 1999 was exported.
The table lists the main countries to which food and feed products were exported in 1999. The values relate to the actual product value, including the full value of processed products.
Exports of UK food and feed products in 1999 £ million Irish Republic 1,158 France 864 Germany 482 Spain 408 Netherlands 369 Belgium 304 Italy 284 USA 274 Denmark 117 Portugal 108 Other 1,429 Total 5,797