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(c) (1) 54% of the trade is in 6-digit items in

which the proportion of total exports

(ii)

going to U.K. exceeded 30%;

average dependence = 45%

(a) industries most dependent on U.K. market are:

preserved ginger

cotton spinning

cotton weaving (especially sheeting,

poplin and broadcloth, twills and

sateens, drills, towelling other

than terry)

cotton made-ups (especially sacks and

bags, table damasks, towels and pillow-

cases)

stainless steel cutlery

electrical equipment (incl. plugs and

sockets)

car coats

cotton dresses and skirts

shirts (knitted and woven)

gloves

wool and synthetic knitwear

footwear

optical goods

electric motors and toys

button and slide fasteners

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