BR Research

Trade statistics: no ray of hope

Published January 23, 2012 Updated January 23, 2012 12:00am

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SELECTED TRADE COMMODITIES: JUL-DEC FY12, Y/Y %CHG
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                 Total $    Quantity   Monthly avg
                   value                unit price
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Exports
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Rice                 -11       -33              33
Raw cotton            -4        -4              -7
Cotton yarn          -21       -13              -3
Cotton cloth           3       -11               8
Knitwear              -5       -22               9
Bed wear              -7       -22              32
Towels                -2       -12              31
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Imports
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Palm oil              36         6              29
Petroleum products    52        14              35
Petroleum crude       19       -18              48
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Source(s): FBS, BR Research
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