Iron and steel tools, both British and German, have maintained their positions and are of better quality than those imported from elsewhere.

There is concern about German competition in iron tools, although their imports have increased.

Agricultural and electrical machinery imports have increased, but locomotives have decreased due to low demand from the railway company.

This chapter covers approximately 40,000 Egyptian pounds worth of imports from Port Sudan, the origins of which are not specified.

Imports of stationery from Great Britain have decreased to 1,000 Egyptian pounds, compared to 2,000 Egyptian pounds previously. Imports from Germany, France, and Belgium have increased to 7,000 Egyptian pounds. Imports of English measuring instruments have also increased.

Imports from Germany have increased, while imports from France and Italy have decreased.

Tobacco: A hot and humid climate is favorable for tobacco cultivation. All processed tobacco is imported from Great Britain.

Exports The value of exports in 1907 was 200,000 Egyptian pounds, compared to 150,000 Egyptian pounds in 1906 and 100,000 Egyptian pounds in the previous year. Great Britain's share of this was 100,000 Egyptian pounds.

Cotton and Seed: The following is a breakdown of Great Britain's share in 1907 and 1906: Year | Cotton | Seed ------- | -------- | --------1907 | 58,000 | 15,000 1906 | 40,000 | 10,000 The share of exports from Belgium, America, France, Italy, and Russia is as follows: (The table is incomplete and does not provide specific figures for each country.)