Table VIII.
Imports and Exports of Sugar.
Return of Sugar imported into the Colony of Hongkong by vessels of different nationalities during the years 1917 and 1918:-
1917 Tons 1918 Tons British Steamers, 92,200 102,013 Chinese 2,832 44,092 Dutch 107,499 135,093 French 98 500 Japanese 98,801 122,475 Norwegian 7,546 7,414 Portuguese 27 3,346 American 7,360 5,352 14,150 Sugar arrived by junks 297 Total, 317,674 433,394 1917 1918 Increase Tons Tons Tons 317,674 433,394 115,720Table IX.
Return of Sugar imported into the Colony of Hongkong during the years 1917 and 1918 showing places of origin
1917 Tons 1918 Tons From China 60,900 22,623 Java 35 4 175,374 323,909 Philippine Islands 81,253 85,868 Tourane 147 994 Total... 317,674 433,394