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Goods Exports

Thursday 5 March 2020 · 2 questions

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Key points

  • UK goods exports were up 6.4% in 2019 to a record 372 billion.
  • The three fastest-growing UK goods exports in 2019 were unspecified goods, works of art, and jewellery.
  • Goods exports to non-EU countries grew by 13.6% in 2019, while those to the EU decreased by 0.9%.

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Q1 Philip Hollobone Con
Business & Trade
Context

The MP inquired about the growth trends of UK goods exports.

Question

What were the three fastest-growing UK goods exports in 2019?

Answer from Graham Stuart

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 Philip Hollobone Con
Business & Trade
Context

The MP asked about the comparative growth rates of UK goods exports to EU and non-EU countries.

Question

Are UK goods exports growing quicker to EU countries or to non-EU countries?

Answer from Graham Stuart

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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