Over the same period of comparison, increases in the prices of re-exports were noted of most of the end-use categories: raw materials and semi-manufactures (+11%), fuels (+3.6%), foodstuffs (+2.2%), and consumer goods (+2.2%).
0.4%.
On the other hand, the re-export price of capital goods decreased marginally, by
The changes in the value, unit value and volume of domestic exports by principal commodity group are shown in Table 2.
Comparing May 1995 with May 1994, commodity groups which recorded increases in volume of domestic exports included radios of all kinds (+113%); and metal ores and scrap (+79%).
On the other hand, the volume of domestic exports of footwear and travel goods, handbags and similar articles decreased by 55% and 14% respectively.
Commodity groups which recorded increases in domestic export prices included textile made-ups and related articles (+17%); and metal ores and scrap (+8.0%).
On the other hand, the domestic export price of travel goods, handbags and similar articles decreased by 2.3%.
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 13% in May 1995 compared with May 1994.
Significant increases in the import volume were noted of sugar; cereal and cereal preparations (other than rice, wheat and flour). However, decreases in the import volume were noted of rice; and animals of the bovine species, live.
Over the same period of comparison, the import volume of consumer goods increased by 13%.
Significant increases in import volume were recorded in cameras, flashlight apparatus and supplies for photography; and miscellaneous made-up articles of textile materials. However, decreases in the import volume were noted of alcoholic beverages; and passenger motor cars.
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