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Over the same period of comparison, increase in the prices of re-exports was only noted of fuels (+13%).
On the other hand, the re-export prices of raw materials and semi-manufactures; capital goods; foodstuffs; and consumer goods decreased by 4.1%; 1.8%; 0.2% and 0.1% respectively.
The changes in the value, unit value and volume of domestic exports by principal commodity group are shown in Table 2.
Comparing August 1996 with August 1995, commodity groups which recorded significant increases in volume of domestic exports included textile yarn and thread (+18%); and domestic electrical appliances (+10%).
On the other hand, the volume of domestic exports of textile made-ups and related products; and radios of all kinds decreased by 66% and 61% respectively.
Commodity groups which recorded increases in domestic export prices included metal ores and scrap (+12%); and radios of all kinds (+8.9%).
On the other hand, the domestic export prices of electronic components; and domestic electrical appliances decreased by 7.3% and 4.9% 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 15% in August 1996 compared with August 1995.
Significant increases in import volume were noted of soya bean oil, peanut oil, vegetable oil and lard; and fruit. However, decreases were recorded in the import volume of animals of the bovine species, live; and sugar.
Over the same period of comparison, the import volume of consumer goods increased by 3.9%.
Increases in import volume were recorded in miscellaneous made-up articles of textile materials; and footwear. However, decreases in the import volume were noted of passenger motor cars; and alcoholic beverages.
The import volume of raw materials and semi-manufactures increased by 3% in August 1996 compared with August 1995.
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