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Table VIII.
Imports and Exports of Sugar.
Return of Sugar imported into the Colony of Hongkong by vessels of different nationalities during the year 1918 and from 1st January to the end of September, 1919:-
1918 1919 Tons. Tons. British Steamers, 102,013 106,970 Japanese 122,475 73,813 Dutch 135,093 89,272 Chinese 44,092 16,590 American 14,150 1,681 French 500 436 Portuguese 7,360 4,408 Siamese 38 Norwegian 7,414 3,901 Sugar arrived by junks, 297 Total, 433,394 297,109 Tons. Tons. 1918. 433,394 1919. 297,109 Decrease. 136,285Table IX.
Return of Sugar imported into the Colony of Hongkong during the year 1918 and from 1st January to the end of September, 1919, showing places of origin :-
1918 1919 Tons. Tons. Java 323,909 227,865 China 22,623 Philippine Islands 16,003 85,868 Bangkok 43 Tourane 994 8,743 United Kingdom 147 Total, 433,394 297,109