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International trade statistics: trends in fourth quarter 2010

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Merchandise trade growth accelerates in fourth quarter of 2010 in most major economies

 

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24/02/11 - Merchandise trade growth quickened in the final quarter of 2010 in most major economies, with record trade figures in China. Total exports of G7 and BRICS countries grew by 8% in the fourth quarter compared to 1% in the previous quarter. Total imports grew by 7% compared to 1% in the previous quarter.

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Merchandise trade in US$ billion (Customs data)
Seasonally adjusted data at current prices and exchange rates

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Source: Statistics on International Trade Database, OECD

 

 

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