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Q1
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The MP inquired about the growth trends of UK goods exports.
What were the three fastest-growing UK goods exports in 2019?
UK goods exports were up 6.4% last year to a record £372 billion. The three fastest-growing UK goods exports in 2019 were: one, unspecified goods; two, works of art; and three, jewellery.
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Q2
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The MP asked about the comparative growth rates of UK goods exports to EU and non-EU countries.
Are UK goods exports growing quicker to EU countries or to non-EU countries?
In 2019, goods exports to the EU were down by 0.9% to £170.6 billion, while goods exports to the non-EU were up by 13.6% to £201.5 billion.
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