ABSTRACT

As is generally known, our food imports are enormous and indispensable. In 1908 they were valued at about £239,000,000. British Imports of Food and Drink, 1908

£

From foreign countries

185,700,000

From British possessions

53,300,000

    Total imports

£239,000,000

Re-exported (entrepôt trade)

10,600,000

Net imports for home consumption

£228,400,000