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Comparing November 1996 with November 1995, commodity groups which recorded significant increases in the volume of domestic exports included domestic electrical appliances (+18%); and textile yarn and thread (+17%).

On the other hand, the volume of domestic exports of textile made-ups and related articles; radios of all kinds; footwear; and travel goods, handbags and similar articles decreased by 67%, 64%, 58% and 51% respectively.

Commodity groups which recorded more notable increases in domestic export prices included radios of all kinds (+6.8%); and textile made-ups and related articles (+6.5%).

On the other hand, domestic export prices of electronic components decreased significantly by 6.7%.

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 5.4% in November 1996 compared with November 1995.

Significant increases in import volume were noted of soya bean oil, peanut oil, vegetable oil and lard; and sugar. However, decreases were recorded in the import volume of animals of the bovine species, live; and fruit.

Over the same period of comparison, the import volume of consumer goods increased by 1.3%.

Notable increases in import volume were noted of cameras, flashlight apparatus and supplies for photography; and footwear. However, significant decreases in import volume were recorded for watches; and tobacco manufactures.

The import volume of raw materials and semi-manufactures increased by 8.1% in November 1996 compared with November 1995.

Increases in import volume were recorded for most commodities in the end-use category of raw materials and semi-manufactures. Rapid increases in import volume were noted of base metals other than iron and steel; and cotton yarn and thread. However, significant decreases were noted of raw cotton; and yarn of wool and mixtures.