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Increases in import volume were recorded in most of the raw materials and semi-manufactures. Significant increases in the import volume were noted of lime, cement, and fabricated building materials except glass, clay construction materials and refractory construction materials; and woven fabrics of man-made fibres. However, decreases were noted of raw cotton; and man-made fibres.
Imports of fuels decreased by 49% in volume in August 1996 compared with August 1995.
As regards capital goods, the volume of imports increased by 6.3% in August 1996 over August 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 August 1996 with August 1995, the import prices of fuels and consumer goods increased by 12% and 1.2% respectively.
On the other hand, the import prices of raw materials and semi-manufactures; capital goods; and foodstuffs decreased by 7.1%, 4% and 0.6% respectively.
Details of the above statistics are published in the August 1996 issue of the "Hong Kong Trade Index Numbers".
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