China’s export volume decreased 17.5% year-on-year in January; Imports plunged 43% - Chinese Lunar New Year holidays had impact but trend remains grim
Feb 11th, 2009 | By Finfacts Ireland Business & Finance Portal | Category: News worldwide
China's export volume decreased 17.5% year-on-year to USD$90.45 billion in January, the General Administration of Customs said on Wednesday. The import volume, however, fell by a much larger 43.1% to $51.34 billion. The Chinese Lunar New Year holidays, had an impact on the January figures.