Chemical & Engineering News
June 23, 1997
Copyright © 1997 by the American Chemical Society
TOTAL TRADE BALANCE: Surplus grew...
| $ Billions (U.S.) | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | % change 1995-96 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total exports | $137.2 | $156.1 | $181.1 | $189.5 | 5% |
| Total imports | 131.2 | 148.4 | 164.5 | 170.8 | 4 |
| Trade balance | 5.9 | 7.7 | 16.6 | 18.7 | 12 |
...but chemical trade deficit worsened
| $ Billions (U.S.) | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | % change 1995-96 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical exports | $5.89 | $7.08 | $8.90 | $9.21 | 3% |
| Chemical imports | 9.31 | 10.82 | 12.43 | 13.46 | 8 |
| Chemical trade balance | -3.42 | -3.74 | -3.52 | -4.25 | 21 |
Note: Converted from Canadian dollars at the following ex change rates: 1993: $1.00 U.S. = $1.295 Canadian; 1994: $1.00 U.S. = $1.366 Cana dian; 1995: $1.00 U.S. = $1.372 Canadian; 1996: $1.00 U.S. = $1.364 Canadian. Source: Statistics Canada
