Rise in Tonga's Trade.
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Prom Our Own Correspondent.
Nukualofa, Jan. 12.
THE trade of the Kingdom of Tonga fof the nine months ended Septem ber 30 amounted to £247,284, which was £86,880 in excess of the correspond ing period for 1936. Trade figures were: — 1936. 1937.
Imports £69,881 £107,370 Exports £90,523 £139,914 Total £160,404 £247,284
Main Exports.
1936. 1937.
Copra (tons) 9,546 10,053 (value) £83,722 £136,320 Bananas (cases) .. .. 20,349 11,015 „ (value) .. .. £5,786 £3,293 Total Customs Revenue for the period was £18,807, against £11,051, for the corresponding period of 1936 —a net in crease of £7,756.