| 24-19 Principal Indicators of External Merchandise Trade | |||||
| (100 million MOP) | |||||
| Trade Type | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 |
| Exports | 225.6 | 198.2 | 204.6 | 204.3 | 160.3 |
| Domestic Exports | 173.2 | 143.6 | 143.7 | 135.2 | 95.8 |
| Re-exports | 52.4 | 54.6 | 60.9 | 69.1 | 64.4 |
| Imports | 279.0 | 313.4 | 365.3 | 431.1 | 430.3 |
| Total Trade | 504.7 | 511.6 | 569.9 | 635.4 | 590.6 |
| Trade Balance | -53.4 | -115.2 | -160.7 | -226.8 | -270.1 |
| Exports-to-Imports Ratio(%) | 80.9 | 63.3 | 56.0 | 47.4 | 37.2 |