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The large decrease in receipts from Pearling Licenses was due to the Government waiving all
licence fees in order to assist the diving industry.

Companion of Customs Classified Receipts.
Source. Year, Year. Increase, Decrease.
1361. 1362.
Rs. Rs. Rs. Rs.
A. Steamers 5.25.423 6,44.624 1,19,201
B. Native Craft 84,871 2.35.573 1,50.702
C. Parcels Post • « 51.364 73.737 22.373
D. Passengers .. 17,046 25.993 8.947
E. Exports 695 806 hi
F. Direct Transhipment 63,282 47.254 16,028
G. Import Yard 1,56,102 1,82,120 26,018
H. Miscellaneous 7,108 24.532 17.424
Ronts .. ,. • » 1.33.069 1.33.069

9.05.891 13.67.708 4.77.845 16,028

Rs.
Increase 4.77.845
Decrease 16,028

Net Increase .. 4.61.817

The decrease in Direct Transhipment duty receipts may be attributed to further reduction
of imports from the U.S.A. by the California Arabian Standard Oil Coy. of Dahran Eastern Saudi
Arabia.
The item of " Rents " Rs. 1,33,069 is the amount collected from pool stocks of cereals stored
at Bahrain for subsequent redistribution.
Comparison of Principal Commodities.
Commodity. Quantity, Average Quantity. Average
1361, yalue. 1362. value.
Rs, Rs.
Rice 2,43,612 c\vt$. 28,96,670 43.308 10,82,700
Wheat . 19.332 „ 3.3X»27° 1,80,463 27.06.950
Flour . 47.786 „ 5.46.790 45.143 11,28,580
Flour . 17 cases 400 142 (drums) 1,650
Tea 6.322 9.15.280 1.540 3.85.000
Coffee . 55 » # 2,710 228 12,870
Coffee . 12,314 bags 9,04,940 9,127 11.01.950
SUGAR:—
Crystal 750 cwts. 18,390
Soft 63.588 „ 13.66,440 36,680 9.72.020

PIECE-GOODS:—
Cotton 33.00,940 30,95.900
Silks 88,550 19.330

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