BR Research

Januarys trade mirage

Published February 28, 2012 Updated February 28, 2012 12:00am

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Selected commodities: Jul-Jan FY12              Jan FY12
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                           Total       Y/Y %       M/M %
Exports                   (mn $)         chg         chg
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Rice                       1,094        -9.2       -16.9
Cotton yarn                  936       -21.9        16.0
Cotton cloth               1,335        0.27        -1.8
Knitwear                   1,194        -8.7         3.7
Bed wear                   1,055        -9.2       -0.57
Towels                       380        -6.7        10.3
RMG*                         946        0.94         5.0
Imports
Palm oil                   1,440        31.8       -19.2
Petroleum products         5,857        47.4       -21.7
Petroleum crude            2,902        18.2        12.5
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* readymade garments Source: PBS