Post date: 16/04/2008

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In the first quarter, export turnover achieved US$8 million

(Quang Binh Website) - In the first three months of this year, because of the fluctuation of US dollar rate in comparison with Vietnam Dong, the export activity has been stagnated against the late months of 2007.

The total export turnover in the first quarter of 2008 achieved nearly US$8 million, equal to 75% compared with the same period, in which state economy achieved US$1 million, equal to 72% and private economy achieved nearly US$7 million, equal to 76% against the same period.

The main products for export in the first quarter included rubber and wood; of which rubber achieved the export turnover of US$6.5 million, making up the density of 85%, wooden product achieved US$800 thousand, the remaining was industrial - handicraft products and aquatic products.

Regarding import activity, the turnover increased highly with the total value of US$7 million, increased by 65% compared with the same period. Imported products were mainly "round" wood, sawn timber and aluminium.

Source: QB Newspaper No.76

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