Qatar's 2017 trade surplus jumps 49% to QR136.83bn

Qatar's 2017 trade surplus jumps 49% to QR136.83bn:

"Qatar's trade surplus expanded about 28% year-on-year to QR35.83bn in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2017 as exports grew faster than imports, according to the official figures.
The country's trade surplus for the entire 2017 saw a 49% year-on-year growth to QR136.83bn as exports witnessed double-digit growth, while imports were on the decline, the Ministry of Development Planning and Statistics said.
During Q4, 2017, the country's exports grew 21% to QR68.47bn, mainly due to higher shipments of mineral fuels, lubricants and related materials and manufactured goods."



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