Colombia June Exports +75% on Year

Colombia June Exports +75% on Year

8/13/2008 6:26 PM ET
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(RTTNews) - Exports in Colombia jumped 75 percent on year in June, the country's national statistics department said on Wednesday, moving to $3.66 billion from $2.09 billion a year earlier.

Through the first six months of the year, Colombian exports increased by 42 percent on year to $19.06. Oil exports led the way, soaring 119 percent on year to $6.4 billion - including $4.47 billion to the United States.

The export of traditional products like nickel and coffee were up 64 percent to $10.5 billion.

Analysts expect that Colombian exports will top $35 billion for the year.

By tasco66 on Aug 14, 2008, 05:43 in Friendly Talkzone.

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