OECD International trade statistics: trends in fourth quarter 2006

Downward trend in G7 merchandise trade volume growth continues in fourth quarter 2006

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17/04/2007 - A. Merchandise Trade Volume Data (customs-based data)

Merchandise trade exports in the Group of Seven countries rose by a slight, seasonally-adjusted 1.0% in the fourth quarter of 2006 compared with the previous quarter. Import volume growth continued to shrink, falling 0.1%. On a year-on-year basis, G7 trade volumes continued to grow, but at lower rates, with exports 5.9% higher and imports up 3.6%...

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The next release for quarterly trade data will be published in July 2007.

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