II. LEADING TRADE PROSPECTS FOR U.S. BUSINESS

INDUSTRY SECTOR BEST EXPORT PROSPECTS

RANK                         SECTOR

1           *Electrical Power Systems

2            Industrial Chemicals

3            Defense Industry Equipment

4           *Aircraft and Parts

5           *Telecommunications Equipment

6           *Building Products

7           *Computers and Peripherals

8           *Medical Equipment

9            Telecommunications Services

10           Architectural/Construction/Engineering Services

11           Mining Industry Equipment

12           Electronics Industry Production/Test Equipment

13           Textile Machinery and Equipment

14          *Pollution Control Equipment

15          *Laboratory Scientific Equipment

16          *Apparel

17          *Automotive Parts and Service Equipment

18           Agricultural Chemicals

19          *Computer Software

20           Construction Equipment

21          *Sporting and Recreation Goods

22           Food Processing and Packaging Equipment

23           Process Controls - Industrial


AGRICULTURE SECTOR BEST EXPORT PROSPECTS

RANK         SECTOR

1            Tobacco
2            Rice
3            Vegetable Oil
4            Wood Logs
5            Cotton
6            Tallow

Note: (*) denotes required Sector Export Prospects