The Ministry of Development Planning and Statistics has released preliminary figures of the value of exports, re-exports and imports for August 2013.  A short analysis of the data is given below:   - In August 2013 the international trade balance of goods showed a surplus (exports exceed imports) of QR 33.0 billion, i.e. an increase of QR 0.6 billion (1.9%) compared to August 2012. - In August 2013 total exports of goods (including exports of domestic origin and re-exports) revenues were reported to be QR 40.9 billion, and the value of imports amounted to QR 7.9 billion. The total value of exports and imports increased by 3.8% and 12.2% respectively, over the same period last year. - Total exports increase were mainly from Petroleum Gases and Other Gaseous Hydrocarbons (LNG, Condensates, Propane, Butane, etc.) that showed a rise of 17.6% compared to August 2012; however, the increase has been partially offset by the drop in exports of Petroleum Oils & Oils from Bituminous Minerals (Crude), and Petroleum Oils & Oils from Bituminous Minerals (Not Crude), due to the increase in domestic consumption. The main countries of destination were Japan with a share of 27% of total exports, followed by South Korea and India with 15% and 13% respectively.  - Motor Cars & Other Passenger Vehicles, Aircraft Spare Parts, and Other Articles of Iron or Steel, were of the main imported products in August 2013. United States of America was the leading country of origin with a share of 15% of total imports, followed by China and Italy with a share of 10% and 7% respectively.  For more information, please, visit our website:  http://ftp.qsa.gov.qa:8088/ For more details