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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 1.4% in June 1996 compared with June 1995.

Significant increases in the import volume were noted of live poultry; and milk, butter, cheese and eggs. However, decreases were recorded in the import volume of sugar; and animals of the bovine species, live.

Over the same period of comparison, the import volume of consumer goods decreased by 4.5%.

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

The import volume of raw materials and semi-manufactures decreased by 9.4% in June 1996 compared with June 1995.

Decreases in import volume were recorded in most of the raw materials and semi-manufactures. Significant decreases in the import volume were noted of wood, lumber and cork; and silk fabrics. However, increases were noted of lime, cement, and fabricated building materials except glass, clay construction materials and refractory construction materials; and iron and steel.

1995.

Imports of fuels increased by 55% in volume in June 1996 compared with June

As regards capital goods, the import volume increased by 12% in June 1996 over June 1995.

Notable increases were recorded in the import volume of transport equipment; and office machinery. The import volume of industrial machinery, other than textile machinery and electrical machinery; and construction machinery however decreased.

Comparing June 1996 with June 1995, the import prices of fuels and consumer goods increased by 3.3% and 0.8% respectively.

On the other hand, the import prices of capital goods; raw materials and semi- manufactures: and foodstuffs decreased by 5%, 4.8% and 1.7% respectively.