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Trade: Scotland and the Rest of the UK

Wednesday 25 March 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Scottish exports to the rest of the UK increased by 1.2 billion in 2018 to 51.2 billion.
  • Over 60 percent of Scotland's trade is with England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
  • The rest of the UK remains Scotland's largest market.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Jack Brereton Con Stock-on-Trent South
Scotland Business & Trade
Context

Assessment of recent data on Scottish exports to other parts of the UK.

Question

What recent assessment has been made regarding the value of trade between Scotland and the rest of the United Kingdom?

Answer from Alister Jack, Secretary of State for Scotland

Scottish exports to the rest of the UK increased in 2018 by £1.2 billion to £51.2 billion. The official Scottish Government figures show that more than 60% of all Scotland's trade is with England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. As a result, the rest of the UK continues to be Scotland's largest market for exports, accounting for three times the value of exports to EU countries.

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