Imports The value of imports was £2,355,300 in 1910, compared to £222,300 in 1909. This was an increase of £133,300, or 6 percent. Prices were generally slightly higher than in 1909, and the increase in each category was similar.

The fall in the prices of building land and ornamental stones, along with the accompanying drop in wages, led to an increase in construction activity. Consequently, imports of timber and building materials increased.

The value of coal imports also increased compared to the previous year, mainly due to increased demand from the Sudan Railways workshops and rising prices. For this reason, the value of coal that passed through the country and on which duties were paid increased by £18,000 compared to the previous year, even though it was 83,000 tons less than at that time.

Cotton textiles increased by 12 percent and yarn by 24 percent, which is a notable increase. The value of textile imports was £353,000 and yarn imports were £274,000. Chemical fertilizers also increased significantly, from £178,000 to £296,000, indicating a healthy state of agriculture.

The value of imports of iron, steel, metal manufactures, copper, and other metals increased by 20 to 30 percent.

Imports of silk textiles reached £420,000, mixed textiles £281,000, and cotton £147,000. The increase in these categories was 4, 42, and 43 percent respectively.

However, imports of sugar and all grains decreased significantly, due to an increase in the amount of sugar produced in the country and an improvement in grain harvests. Conversely, exports of sugar and rice increased. Imports of coffee, petroleum, agricultural machinery, fresh fruit, and provisions also grew.

Exports The value of exports was £2,894,400 in 1910, compared to £2,671,000 in 1909. This was an increase of £288,000, or 11 percent. 94,400 qintars were exported of