Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what are the United Kingdom's three largest (1) exports to, and (2) imports from, the European Union.

The three largest UK exports to, and imports from, the European Union in 2014 are set out in the table below. These data are on a balance of payments basis.

Three largest UK exports to the European Union in 2014 Value (£ billion)
Finished manufactures (SITC 7+8) 63
Semi-manufactures (SITC 5+6) 43
Fuels (SITC 3) 27

Three largest UK imports from the European Union in 2014 Value (£ billion)
Finished manufactures (SITC 7+8) 114
Semi-manufactures (SITC 5+6) 66
Food, beverages and tobacco (SITC 0+1) 27
Source: ONS UK Trade August 2015 release
Note: the assessment of the top three was made across goods and services,
but services categories do not rank in the top three