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On the other hand, the volume of domestic exports of footwear and textile yarn and thread decreased by 74% and 22% respectively.

Commodity groups which recorded increases in domestic export prices included textile made-ups and related articles (+11%); and metal ores and scrap (+6%).

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 16% in June 1995 compared with June 1994.

Significant increases in the import volume were noted of sugar; and meat and meat preparations. However, decreases in the import volume were noted of live poultry; and tea and coffee.

Over the same period of comparison, the import volume of consumer goods increased by 3.4%.

Significant increases in import volume were recorded in miscellaneous made- up articles of textile materials; and cameras, flashlight apparatus and supplies for photography. However, decreases in the import volume were noted of passenger motor cars and tobacco manufactures.

The import volume of raw materials and semi-manufactures increased by 18% in June 1995 compared with June 1994.

Significant increases in import volume were noted of base metal other than iron and steel; and wood, lumber and cork. However, the import volume of silk fabrics; and watch and clock movements, cases and parts declined.

1994.

Imports of fuels decreased by 48% in volume in June 1995 compared with June

As regards capital goods, the import volume increased by 14% in June 1995 over June 1994.

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.

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