2013 Q2: Imported Goods Increase By 9.6%

October 9, 2013

The value of goods imported grew 9.6 per cent to $250 million during in the second quarter of 2013, according to the recent Balance of Payments report released by the Department of Statistics.

The report said, “The value of goods imported grew 9.6 per cent to $250 million during the quarter. Imported goods
from the Island’s largest trading partner the United States increased $21 million, while the value of imports from Canada increased $6 million over the same period.

“Imports of fuel recorded the largest increase of $10 million. Moderate increases were recorded in the food and finished equipment categories which advanced $7 million and $4 million, respectively. In contrast, imports of transport equipment fell 2 million.”

The full report is below [PDF here]

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