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Part IV.—MUSCAT TRADE REPORT FOR THE YEAR 1889-90.

The returns of the trade of Muscat have been furnished by the Customs
farmer and cannot be entirely depended upon. The figures as given, however,
compare very favourably, especially under the head of Imports, with those for
the previous year.
The total value of imports amounted to 19,97,726$, showing an increase of
1,4-0,456$ over that of the imports in 1888-89. This increase was principally
observed in the imports of rice, wheat, coffee, cotton fabrics, twist and oil from
India. There was a considerable falling off in the imports from other countries,
viz., the Persian Gulf, Hekran Coast, South Arabia, Africa, the United States :
of America, Mauritius, and Singapore. .
The total value of exports shows also an increase, but a slight one of 3,505$ .
over the total of the last year; the increase occurred principally in dates and
cotton fabrics. There was, however, a decrease in the export of rice and Ame­
rican cloth.

A. S. G. JAYAKAR, Surgeon-Major,
In charge Political Agency, Muscat.

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