The tables below give information about sales of Fairtrade* - labelled coffee and bananas in 1999 and 2004 in five European countries. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The tables compare the sales of Fairtrade-labelled coffee and bananas in 1999 and 2004 across five European countries.
For coffee, the UK experienced the most dramatic growth, with sales increasing sharply from 1.5 million euros in 1999 to 20 million euros in 2004, making it the largest market for Fairtrade coffee by the end of the period. Switzerland also saw substantial growth, with sales doubling from 3 million to 6 million euros. Belgium and Denmark experienced smaller but steady increases, with figures rising from 1 million and 1.8 million euros in 1999 to 1.7 million and 2 million euros in 2004, respectively. Sweden, while showing the smallest sales overall, experienced a marginal rise from 0.8 million euros in 1999 to 1 million euros in 2004.
For bananas, Switzerland remained the dominant market, with sales increasing significantly from 15 million euros in 1999 to 47 million euros in 2004. The UK also recorded substantial growth, with sales rising more than fivefold, from 1 million euros to 5.5 million euros. Belgium experienced a marked increase, with sales climbing from 0.6 million euros in 1999 to 4 million euros in 2004. In contrast, both Sweden and Denmark saw declines. Sweden’s banana sales dropped from 1.8 million euros to 1 million euros, while Denmark’s fell from 2 million euros to 0.9 million euros.
The essay is well-organized, with a clear comparison of data between the years and countries.
Suggestions
- Consider adding a concluding sentence to summarize the findings.
The vocabulary used is appropriate and varied, with accurate use of comparative language.
The essay demonstrates a good range of grammatical structures with minor errors.
The essay effectively summarizes the main features and makes relevant comparisons.