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Written question asked by Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi (Labour) on Thursday, 18 January 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 January 2024. It was answered by Greg Hands (Conservative) on Friday, 26 January 2024 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.


Exports: Italy

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps her Department has taken to help increase exports to Italy in the last two years.

Answer

The Government is committed to driving forward export growth, helping UK businesses export to markets across the globe including Italy. UK exports to Italy amounted to £18.2 billion in the 12 months to September 2023, an increase of 13.4% or £2.1 billion in current prices compared to the previous 12 months, making Italy the UK's 11th largest export market.

Via Great.gov.uk, UK businesses can access DBT's wealth of export support. This comprises a digital self-serve offer and our wider network of support, including trade advisers, export champions, the Export Academy, International Markets network, and UK Export Finance.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
10515
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Exports Italy
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk