9.

On the other hand, the volume of domestic exports of textile made-ups and related articles; and footwear decreased by 47% and 43% respectively.

Commodity groups which recorded increases in domestic export prices included metal ores and scrap (+11%); and textile yarn and thread (+7.5%).

On the other hand, the domestic export price of footwear and domestic electrical appliances decreased by 2.7% and 1.9% respectively.

The changes in the value, unit value and volume of imports by end-use category are shown in Table 3.

The import volume of foodstuffs increased by 3.3% in November 1995 compared with November 1994.

Significant increases in the import volume were noted of wheat and flour; and meat and meat preparations. However, decreases in the import volume were noted of rice; and sugar.

Over the same period of comparison, the import volume of consumer goods decreased by 1.4%.

Significant decreases in the import volume were noted of passenger motor cars; and watches. However, increases in import volume were recorded in alcoholic beverages; and tobacco manufactures.

The import volume of raw materials and semi-manufactures increased by 3.4% in November 1995 compared with November 1994.

Significant increases in import volume were noted of man-made fibres; and cotton yarn and thread. However, the import volume of silk fabrics; and yarn of wool and mixtures declined.

Imports of fuels increased by 21% in volume in November 1995 compared with November 1994.

As regards capital goods, the import volume increased by 12% in November 1995 over November 1994.

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