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PBS trade data: concerns abound

Published March 30, 2012 Updated March 30, 2012 12:00am

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Selected commodities: Jul-Feb FY12
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                    Total          Y/Y
                    (mn $)       % chg
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Exports
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Rice                 1,301        -6.4
Cotton yarn          1,090       -24.9
Cotton cloth         1,541       -0.73
Knitwear             1,333       -10.8
Bed wear             1,187        -9.9
Towels                 439        -5.2
RMG*                 1,079        1.48
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Imports
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Palm oil             1,612        28.4
Petroleum products   6,503        50.0
Petroleum crude      3,432        20.5
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* readymade garments Source: PBS