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“...representing about 18 per cent,
of the total import.
Raw cotton.—The import of raw cotton showed a decrease of over
200,000?. There was a decreased import from the United States of
nearly 500,000?., while the imports from British India show an
increase of about 300,000?., that from Egypt, amounting to about
400,000?., showing also a slight increase on the previous year.
Owing, however, to dull export to China and a reduced demand from
Northern Japan, where the crops had failed, the takings of the mills
were small and local stocks increased, causing a decline in the price
of Indian cotton during the year, which fell from 36 yen per picul
in January to 31 yen per picul in July and August, closing the year
at about 33 yen per picul.
American cotton maintained its upward tendency through the
year, opening and closing at about 39 yen per picul.
Cotton textiles.—The market for foreign textiles was depressed
throughout the year, and nearly all the former principal staples show
a decreased import...”
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“...years have been used on account of their cheaper price.
Paper,—The import of printing paper has again increased, being
valued at 233,125/., as against 182,025/., an increase of 51,100/., and
this in spite of the output of the Japanese mills. The Japanese
competition, however, affects more the lower grades, high grade
printings still maintaining their position. Thus, there has been a
large decrease in the Belgian product, which till 1911 held the first
place. The first place is now held by the United Kingdom with an
import valued at 93,152/., followed by Germany, 85,246/.
In writing papers high grade qualities continue to hold their
own, British papers representing the bulk of the orders, but the
cheaper cream laids are being supplied by the native mills. There
is an ever-increasing demand for packing paper of the better
qualities.
Cdluloid.—Celluloid as an import has almost disappeared owing
to the local production.
Chemicals and drugs.—Though chemicals and drugs generally
show an increased...”
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