It was learned from the Municipal Foreign Economy and Trade Bureau that between January and November, the city enjoyed an import and export of 15.8 billion US Dollars, increasing 25% over that of the same period of last year, accounting for 40% of the total of Shandong Province. Expor ts reached 9.1 billion US Dollars, accounting for 39% of Shandong Province.

　　Between January and November, the accumulated exports value increased more than 600 million US Dollars. Export of New and Hi-tech products maintained a 32% increase. The export of textiles increased by 27%, farm produce increased by 14% despite the unfavorable situation. Both import and export enjoyed rapid growth. Export increased by 77.6% and import increased by 37%. The exports of collective and private run enterprises reached a 30.9% increase. The foreign invested enterprises enjoyed a steady increase of 19%. Exports to EU and Korea increased by 28% and 25% respectively. The exports to EU in November increased by 74%. Exports to Japan and the USA increased by 13% and 12%. Exports to South Asia, Middle East, Africa, and other international markets also enjoyed a rapid growth. (top86)