II.  LEADING TRADE PROSPECTS FOR U.S. BUSINESS


     BEST PROSPECTS PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FOR U.S. EXPORTERS

Ranking based on greatest estimated 2-year growth in U.S. exports, the
best prospects in the UK's market are as follows:

Industrial Goods:

1.  Aircraft and Parts
2.  Computer Software
3.  Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Services
4.  Telecommunications Services
5.  Computers and Peripherals
6.  General Consumer Goods
7.  Automotive Parts and Services
8.  Packaging Materials
9.  Hotel and Restaurant Equipment
10. Biotechnology
11. Industrial Chemicals
12. Building Products
13. Apparel
14. Telecommunications Equipment
15. Pollution Control Equipment
16. Medical Equipment
17. Industrial Process Controls
18. Security and Safety Equipment
19. Pharmaceuticals
20. Books and Periodicals
21. Toys and Games
22. Laboratory and Scientific Equipment
23. Sporting Goods and Recreational Equipment
24. Cosmetics and Toiletries
25. Electrical Power Systems
26. Defense Equipment

Agricultural Goods:

 Forest Products
 Seafood
 Tree Nuts
 Pet Food

Agricultural goods are not ranked in any particular order of growth
potential

Tourism

 (For details of industry and agriculture sector best export
prospects for U.S. exporters: see Appendix B.)