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The import volume of raw materials and semi-manufactures increased by 32% in January 1996 compared with January 1995.
Significant increases in import volume were noted of yarn of man-made fibres; and man-made fibres. However, the import volume of silk fabrics; and woven fabrics of man-made fibres declined.
Imports of fuels increased by 6.2% in volume in January 1996 compared with January 1995.
As regards capital goods, the import volume increased by 34% in January 1996 over January 1995.
Notable increases were recorded in the import volume of office machines; and scientific, medical, optical, measuring and controlling instruments and apparatus. The import volume of transport equipment however declined.
Comparing January 1996 with January 1995, the import prices of all end-use categories increased fuels (+11%), raw materials and semi-manufactures (+2.5%), consumer goods (+2.5%), foodstuffs (+2.1%), and capital goods (+0.6%).
Details of the above statistics are published in the January 1996 issue of the "Hong Kong Trade Index Numbers".
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