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BIS value of UK book exports 2009-2011

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18 April 2012

UK Department of Business, Innovation and Skills  (BIS) has provided the PA with the value of UK book exports (including re-exports) by country and area for 2011.

The USA remained the single highest destination for UK book exports with a 10% share, despite a fall of 2% in sales, followed by Germany (9%) and the Republic of Ireland (8%). Europe was still the dominant area for UK book exports in 2011 with a 45% share, followed by Asia and Oceania (21%) and North America (13%). 

icon BIS value of UK book exports 2009-2011 

This is based on HM Revenue and Customs data from its UKtradeinfo website and reflects the shipment of books through customs.