Sentence examples for imports of commodities from inspiring English sources

In the past 15 years China's imports of commodities have risen more than tenfold (see right-hand chart, above).

First, it has been fuelling a voracious demand for imports of commodities, from oil to iron ore.

With better than expected results from US aluminium producer Alcoa and strong Chinese imports of commodities, mining shares regained some ground.

This has led to an increased reliance on foreign aid, particularly from Iran, whose credit and oil supplies enable imports of commodities and equipment into Syria, but which come with political and economic conditions.

This means that although industrial activity may well be on the mend after a few slow months, a corresponding jump in growth rates for imports of commodities is not guaranteed.

The index spiked dramatically in 2008 as China's imports of commodities soared at a time when the supply of ships was constrained and port congestion added to demand for capacity (see chart).

Sea power may also be exerted to apply military and economic pressure on an enemy by preventing the import of commodities necessary for prosecution of war.

Imports of certain commodities collide with interests of those U.S. states where the same commodities are produced & they want imports restricted.

Possible reason may be that Pakistan's entry to CPTPP may lead to increase in imports of these commodities, which may in turn discourage domestic production of import substitutes as these commodities are included in the list of Pakistan's top imports.

"The government has taken conscious steps to curtail imports of nonessential commodities, essentially precious metals.

During 1944, Allied submarine attacks effectively cut off the supply of oil from Southeast Asia to Japan and greatly reduced Japanese imports of other commodities.