HC Deb 12 December 1988 vol 143 c397W
Dr. Hampson

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster if he will list the 10 largest markets for British exports with the percentage of United Kingdom exports given to each.

Mr. Alan Clark

The information is as follows:

United Kingdom exports 12 months to October 1988
Percentage of total exports
United States of America 13.1
Federal Republic of Germany 11.8
France 10.0
Netherlands 7.0
Belgium-Luxembourg 5.1
Irish Republic 5.0
Italy 5.0
Spain 3.1
Sweden 2.8
Canada 2.5

Source: Overseas Trade Statistics.