Technical Information: USDL-02-130 (202) 691-7101 Transmission of This Media contact: Material Is Embargoed (202) 691-5902 Until 8:30 A.M. E.S.T. Internet Address: http://www.bls.gov/mxp Thursday, March 14, 2002 U.S. IMPORT AND EXPORT PRICE INDEXES -FEBRUARY 2002- The U.S. Import Price Index decreased 0.1 percent in February, the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor reported today. The decline followed a 0.4 percent increase in January and was attributable to a decline in nonpetroleum prices. The Export Price Index was down 0.2 percent in February, the fifth consecutive decrease for this index. Percent changes in import and export price indexes by End Use category -not seasonally adjusted- IMPORTS EXPORTS Month Non- Agri- Nonagri- All Petroleum petroleum All cultural cultural Imports Imports Imports Exports Exports Exports 2001 February -0.6 0.2 -0.8 -0.1 -1.5 0.0 March -1.6 -6.5 -0.8 -0.2 0.3 -0.2 April -0.5 -1.1 -0.5 -0.1 -0.5 -0.1 May 0.2 4.8 -0.3 -0.3 0.0 -0.3 June -0.4 -1.0 -0.3 -0.2 0.1 -0.2 July -1.5 -5.4 -1.1 -0.4 0.9 -0.5 August -0.1 1.8 -0.3 -0.2 1.0 -0.3 September -0.1 0.7 -0.2 0.2 -0.3 0.1 October -2.3 -15.3 -0.5 -0.7 -1.8 -0.5 November -1.5 -13.1 r -0.2 -0.5 r -1.5 -0.4 December -1.0 r -6.1 r -0.4 -0.2 r 1.0 -0.4 2002 January 0.4 5.3 r 0.1 -0.1 0.6 r -0.1 r February -0.1 2.9 -0.5 -0.2 -2.5 0.0 February 2000-01 0.2 -6.9 1.1 0.6 1.0 0.5 February 2001-02 -8.2 -30.4 -5.0 -2.9 -2.7 -2.9 r = revised to reflect late reports and corrections by respondents. Import Goods In February, prices for imported goods resumed a long-term downward trend, as the 0.1 percent decline marked the eighth decrease in the past nine months. The February drop was the result of falling nonpetroleum prices, which outweighed petroleum price gains. Prices for nonpetroleum imports resumed a downward trend in February, falling 0.5 percent after edging up 0.1 percent in January. The index had dropped in each of the prior 11 months and was down 5.0 percent during the year ended in February. Petroleum prices rose for the second straight month, increasing 2.9 percent in February after rising 5.3 percent in January. Despite the recent increases, petroleum prices fell 30.4 percent over the February 2001-2002 period. Overall import prices also fell for the year ended in February, down 8.2 percent. A continued drop in the price index for industrial supplies and materials excluding petroleum, which fell 1.3 percent, led the decline in nonpetroleum import prices in February. Prices for this component have declined in 12 of the past 13 months and were down 16.0 percent for the year ended in February. Most of the other major components also trended lower in February. The index for capital goods fell for the 11th straight month, down 0.3 percent, and has declined 2.9 percent over the year. Led by falling vegetable prices, the index for foods, feeds, and beverages fell 2.2 percent in February after rising 1.4 percent the previous month. For the year, the index fell 4.3 percent. The index for consumer goods declined 0.2 percent in February and was down 1.1 percent over the past 12 months. In contrast, the index for automotive vehicles, parts, and engines—which has recorded little movement during the past year—edged up 0.1 percent in February. Over the February 2001-2002 period, the index fell 0.1 percent. Export Goods Prices for overall exports decreased 0.2 percent last month and were down 2.9 percent for the year ended in February. The price index for agricultural exports was down 2.5 percent in February, attributable primarily to lower prices for vegetables, fruits, grains, and oilseeds. Over the past 12 months, agricultural prices fell 2.7 percent. In contrast, nonagricultural export prices were unchanged in February, after declining in 10 of the previous 11 months. Nonagricultural export prices declined 2.9 percent over the past year. In February, nonagricultural industrial supplies and materials resumed a downward trend, declining 0.2 percent, as falling prices for paper and petroleum products had the largest impact. Over the past 12 months, the index was down 8.4 percent. In contrast, capital goods prices edged up 0.1 percent after declining 0.3 percent in each of the previous two months. For the year ended in February, the index fell 1.2 percent. The indexes for both autos and consumer goods were unchanged in February. Over the February 2001-2002 period, autos rose 0.6 percent, while consumer goods fell 0.3 percent. Imports by Locality of Origin Import prices from Japan fell for the 13th time in the past 14 months, down 0.4 percent in February. Over the past year, the index fell 3.7 percent. Import prices from the Asian Newly Industrialized Countries declined 0.2 percent in February, after falling 0.3 percent in January and 0.7 percent in December. The index has not increased since December 2000 and was down 4.6 percent from February 2001 to February 2002. Prices from Latin America and the European Union both fell 0.2 percent in February, after recording increases in January. Over the past 12 months, the Latin America index dropped 8.8 percent, and prices from the European Union were down 1.9 percent. In contrast, import prices from Canada increased in February, up 0.5 percent. Despite the recent gains, the index was down 11.1 percent over the past year. CONTENTS OF RELEASE This news release includes the following tables: Table 1 Import Price Indexes, by End Use Table 2 Export Price Indexes, by End Use Table 3 Import Price Indexes, by SITC Table 4 Export Price Indexes, by SITC Table 5 Import Price Indexes, by Harmonized System Table 6 Export Price Indexes, by Harmonized System Table 7 Import Price Indexes, by Locality of Origin Table 8 U.S. Import and Export Quarterly Price Indexes for Services Table 9 U.S. Import and Export Monthly Price Indexes for Services Table 10 U.S. International Quarterly Price Indexes for Services Table 11 U.S. International Monthly Price Indexes for Services ------------------------------------------------------------------- Import and Export Price Index data for March are scheduled for release on April 11, 2002, at 8:30 A.M. (E.D.T.). Table 1 U.S. Import Price Indexes and Percent Changes for Selected Categories of Goods, February 2001-February 2002 2000=100, unless otherwise noted Index Percent Change Relative Import- Annual Monthly ance Feb. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. END Description 2001 2001 2001 2001 2002 USE January January February to to to to to 2002 2002 2002 Feb. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. 1/ 2/ 2002 2001 2001 2002 2002 ALL COMMODITIES.............................. 100.000 91.8 91.7 -8.2 -1.5 -1.0 0.4 -0.1 ALL IMPORTS EXCLUDING PETROLEUM.............. 92.692 96.3 95.8 -5.0 -0.2 -0.4 0.1 -0.5 0 FOODS, FEEDS, & BEVERAGES................... 4.093 95.9 93.8 -4.3 0.7 -0.6 1.4 -2.2 00 Agricultural foods, feeds & beverages, excluding distilled beverages......... 3.017 100.2 97.3 -1.1 1.7 -1.2 1.9 -2.9 01 Nonagricultural foods (fish, distilled beverages)............................ 1.076 87.1 86.8 -10.5 -1.6 0.5 0.3 -0.3 1 INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES & MATERIALS............. 21.964 79.2 79.4 -21.5 -5.2 -2.9 2.1 0.3 INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES & MATERIALS EXCLUDING PETROLEUM................. 14.656 90.5 89.3 -16.0 -0.9 -1.3 0.6 -1.3 INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES & MATERIALS, DURABLE............................. 8.077 89.6 90.0 -10.3 -2.7 -0.8 0.4 0.4 INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES & MATERIALS, NONDURABLE EXCLUDING PETROLEUM...... 6.580 91.4 88.3 -21.7 1.2 -1.9 0.6 -3.4 10 Fuels & lubricants......................... 8.242 64.6 65.0 -35.3 -9.9 -6.2 4.9 0.6 100 Petroleum & petroleum products............ 7.308 63.1 64.9 -30.4 -13.1 -6.1 5.3 2.9 10000 Crude................................... 5.383 62.6 66.0 -27.3 -14.3 -3.6 4.9 5.4 11 Paper & paper base stocks.................. 1.160 91.7 90.4 -13.7 -0.9 -1.7 1.1 -1.4 12 Materials associated with nondurable supplies & materials.................. 4.645 96.2 95.8 -6.7 -1.3 -0.5 0.0 -0.4 13 Selected building materials................ 1.870 93.1 96.2 4.9 -3.8 -3.3 0.2 3.3 14 Unfinished metals related to durable goods......................... 2.924 83.4 83.9 -19.5 -3.5 0.0 1.6 0.6 15 Finished metals related to durable goods... 1.488 98.0 96.9 -1.2 -0.1 -0.7 0.1 -1.1 16 Nonmetals related to durable goods......... 1.635 98.5 96.9 -4.4 -1.0 0.1 -0.5 -1.6 2 CAPITAL GOODS............................... 30.737 96.0 95.7 -2.9 -0.2 -0.3 -0.2 -0.3 20 Electric generating equipment.............. 3.688 100.0 99.6 0.0 -0.2 -0.6 -0.6 -0.4 21 Nonelectrical machinery.................... 24.410 94.7 94.4 -3.9 -0.1 -0.4 -0.2 -0.3 22 Transportation equipment excluding motor vehicles (200112=100)........... 2.640 100.5 100.6 n.a. n.a. n.a. 0.5 0.1 3 AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLES, PARTS & ENGINES........ 17.900 99.9 100.0 -0.1 -0.1 0.1 -0.2 0.1 4 CONSUMER GOODS, EXCLUDING AUTOMOTIVES........................... 25.283 98.8 98.6 -1.1 -0.1 -0.1 0.1 -0.2 40 Nondurables, manufactured.................. 12.156 99.8 99.7 -0.1 0.0 0.1 0.1 -0.1 41 Durables, manufactured..................... 11.806 98.1 97.8 -1.7 -0.1 -0.3 0.1 -0.3 42 Nonmanufactured consumer goods............. 1.320 95.8 95.7 -5.9 -0.1 0.7 -0.6 -0.1 1 Relative importance figures are based on 2000 trade values. n.a. Not available 2 Data for November and December 2001 and January 2002 have been revised to reflect the availability of late reports and corrections by respondents. All data are subject to revision in each of the three months after original publication. NOTE: Published categories may include price data not shown separately Table 2 U.S. Export Price Indexes and Percent Changes for Selected Categories of Goods, February 2001-February 2002 2000=100, unless otherwise noted Index Percent Change Relative Import- Annual Monthly ance Feb. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. END Description 2001 2001 2001 2001 2002 USE January January February to to to to to 2002 2002 2002 Feb. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. 1/ 2/ 2002 2001 2001 2002 2002 ALL COMMODITIES.............................. 100.000 97.5 97.3 -2.9 -0.5 -0.2 -0.1 -0.2 AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES..................... 7.261 100.8 98.3 -2.7 -1.5 1.0 0.6 -2.5 NONAGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES.................. 92.739 97.2 97.2 -2.9 -0.4 -0.4 -0.1 0.0 0 FOODS, FEEDS, & BEVERAGES................... 6.684 101.7 98.6 -1.6 -1.5 0.9 1.1 -3.0 00 Agricultural foods, feeds & beverages, excluding distilled beverages......... 6.147 102.5 99.3 -1.1 -1.5 0.9 0.9 -3.1 01 Nonagricultural foods (fish, distilled beverages)............................ 0.537 94.3 92.6 -6.3 -1.1 -0.6 4.3 -1.8 1 INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES & MATERIALS............. 21.776 91.4 91.3 -8.6 -1.4 -1.0 0.0 -0.1 INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES & MATERIALS, DURABLE............................. 9.033 94.1 94.3 -5.0 -1.3 -0.3 0.4 0.2 INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES & MATERIALS, NONDURABLE.......................... 12.743 89.8 89.5 -10.8 -1.4 -1.4 -0.2 -0.3 10 Agricultural industrial supplies & materials............................. 1.114 92.3 93.4 -10.4 -1.8 1.3 -1.1 1.2 NONAGRICULTURAL INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES & MATERIALS........................... 20.662 91.4 91.2 -8.4 -1.3 -1.1 0.1 -0.2 11 Fuels & lubricants......................... 1.948 85.0 83.2 -21.2 -5.4 -5.6 1.8 -2.1 12 Nonagricultural supplies & materials excluding fuels & building materials.. 17.575 92.2 92.2 -6.7 -0.6 -0.5 -0.1 0.0 13 Selected building materials................ 1.139 94.2 94.2 -4.3 -0.7 -0.3 0.1 0.0 2 CAPITAL GOODS............................... 48.485 99.1 99.2 -1.2 0.0 -0.3 -0.3 0.1 20 Electrical generating equipment............ 5.051 102.3 102.3 1.0 0.0 -0.1 0.8 0.0 21 Nonelectrical machinery.................... 36.163 97.2 97.3 -2.5 -0.1 -0.4 -0.5 0.1 22 Transportation equipment excluding motor vehicles (200112=100)........... 7.271 100.2 100.2 n.a. n.a. n.a. 0.2 0.0 3 AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLES, PARTS & ENGINES........ 11.191 100.8 100.8 0.6 -0.1 0.1 0.3 0.0 4 CONSUMER GOODS, EXCLUDING AUTOMOTIVES........................... 11.827 99.4 99.4 -0.3 0.1 0.1 -0.5 0.0 40 Nondurables, manufactured.................. 5.735 98.1 98.1 -1.1 0.1 0.0 -1.0 0.0 41 Durables, manufactured..................... 5.426 100.7 100.6 0.4 -0.1 0.0 0.2 -0.1 42 Nonmanufactured consumer goods (200112=100).................... 0.666 100.0 100.0 n.a. n.a. n.a. 0.0 0.0 1 Relative importance figures are based on 2000 trade values. n.a. Not available 2 Data for November and December 2001 and January 2002 have been revised to reflect the availability of late reports and corrections by respondents. All data are subject to revision in each of the three months after original publication. NOTE: Published categories may include price data not shown separately Table 3 U.S. Import Price Indexes and Percent Changes for Selected Categories of Goods, February 2001-February 2002 2000=100, unless otherwise noted Index Percent Change Relative Import- Annual Monthly ance Feb. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. SITC Description 2001 2001 2001 2001 2002 Rev. 3 January January February to to to to to 2002 2002 2002 Feb. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. 1/ 2/ 2002 2001 2001 2002 2002 ALL COMMODITIES................................... 100.000 91.8 91.7 -8.2 -1.5 -1.0 0.4 -0.1 0 FOOD AND LIVE ANIMALS........................... 3.257 95.5 94.5 -4.5 0.4 -0.3 0.7 -1.0 01 Meat and meat preparations................ 0.375 105.4 106.9 9.3 2.8 -6.9 -4.0 1.4 03 Fish, crustaceans, aquatic invertebrates and preparations thereof........... 0.756 82.3 82.0 -14.8 -2.1 0.1 -0.7 -0.4 05 Vegetables, fruit and nuts, fresh or dried..................... 0.907 105.4 98.8 -3.4 2.4 -2.2 6.1 -6.3 07 Coffee, tea, cocoa, spices and manufactures thereof............... 0.348 77.5 80.0 -9.1 -0.1 1.7 -1.3 3.2 3/ Other food and live animals..................... 0.871 105.5 106.9 2.5 -0.4 3.8 -0.5 1.3 1 BEVERAGES AND TOBACCO........................... 0.882 102.9 102.9 2.2 -0.1 0.4 -0.1 0.0 11 Beverages................................. 0.777 103.2 103.2 2.1 0.0 0.5 0.1 0.0 2 CRUDE MATERIALS, INEDIBLE, EXCEPT FUELS......... 1.870 90.9 93.6 -4.0 -3.4 -1.5 1.1 3.0 24 Cork and wood............................. 0.705 92.6 98.9 10.1 -7.2 -5.9 1.0 6.8 25 Woodpulp and recovered paper.............. 0.265 84.8 83.8 -20.6 1.6 -0.4 9.1 -1.2 28 Metalliferous ores and metal scrap........ 0.312 91.4 92.6 -6.8 -2.0 1.6 0.2 1.3 29 Crude animal and vegetable materials, n.e.s.............................. 0.229 92.2 91.7 -15.6 -0.3 3.1 -4.0 -0.5 3/ Other crude materials, inedible, except fuels.................................... 0.221 94.5 94.6 -2.1 -1.5 0.7 1.7 0.1 3 MINERAL FUELS, LUBRICANTS AND RELATED MATERIALS............................. 8.032 64.0 64.4 -35.7 -10.1 -5.8 4.6 0.6 33 Petroleum, petroleum products and related materials.................. 6.983 62.7 64.8 -29.6 -13.7 -5.1 4.8 3.3 34 Gas, natural and manufactured............. 0.975 70.5 57.5 -62.7 15.5 -9.5 2.6 -18.4 5 CHEMICALS AND RELATED PRODUCTS, N.E.S........... 6.668 97.7 96.7 -5.4 -1.0 -0.3 0.2 -1.0 51 Organic chemicals......................... 2.594 97.8 96.2 -4.6 -2.3 -0.2 1.3 -1.6 52 Inorganic chemicals....................... 0.550 97.0 97.3 -10.1 -0.5 -1.3 -0.6 0.3 53 Dyeing, tanning and coloring materials.... 0.242 97.8 97.4 -4.7 -0.3 0.3 0.7 -0.4 54 Medicinal and pharmaceutical products..... 1.321 97.0 96.3 -1.5 -0.2 -0.3 0.0 -0.7 55 Essential oils; polishing and cleansing preps.............................. 0.329 100.1 99.9 0.6 -0.1 0.4 0.0 -0.2 57 Plastics in primary forms................. 0.588 98.6 97.1 -3.7 0.0 0.0 -1.2 -1.5 58 Plastics in nonprimary forms.............. 0.393 100.7 100.5 -4.6 -0.5 -0.2 -0.2 -0.2 59 Chemical materials and products, n.e.s.... 0.510 96.0 94.4 -6.6 -0.6 -0.8 -1.8 -1.7 6 MANUFACTURED GOODS CLASSIFIED CHIEFLY BY MATERIAL........................... 11.455 92.4 92.2 -9.2 -1.5 -0.4 0.4 -0.2 62 Rubber manufactures, n.e.s................ 0.677 97.4 97.6 -2.2 -0.7 0.1 -0.5 0.2 63 Cork and wood manufactures other than furniture.......................... 0.619 90.7 93.2 1.9 -0.3 -1.3 2.7 2.8 64 Paper and paperboard, cut to size......... 1.329 95.0 93.7 -9.5 -1.0 -1.5 -1.1 -1.4 65 Textile yarn, fabrics, made-up articles, n.e.s., and related prod. 1.371 98.0 97.2 -2.9 -0.1 -0.9 0.9 -0.8 66 Nonmetallic mineral manufactures, n.e.s.............................. 2.303 97.2 97.1 -2.8 -0.3 0.3 -0.3 -0.1 67 Iron and steel............................ 1.506 91.8 91.1 -6.2 -1.1 0.0 -0.8 -0.8 68 Nonferrous metals......................... 1.530 76.4 77.1 -30.7 -6.4 0.1 3.5 0.9 69 Manufactures of metals, n.e.s............. 2.004 99.0 98.4 -0.7 -0.2 -0.5 0.0 -0.6 7 MACHINERY AND TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT............... 49.583 97.5 97.3 -1.9 -0.1 -0.2 -0.2 -0.2 71 Power generating machinery and equipment.......................... 3.080 98.5 98.3 -0.9 -0.4 0.0 0.0 -0.2 72 Machinery specialized for particular industries......................... 2.041 98.5 98.5 -1.3 -0.2 -0.3 -0.2 0.0 73 Metalworking machinery.................... 0.707 99.8 99.7 -1.2 -0.5 -0.5 0.1 -0.1 74 General industrial machinery, equipment, & machine parts, n.e.s.. 3.167 98.0 97.1 -2.5 -0.6 -0.3 0.2 -0.9 75 Computer equipment and office machines.... 7.610 88.6 88.2 -8.4 -0.1 -0.2 -0.2 -0.5 76 Telecommunications & sound recording & reproducing apparatus & equipment 6.282 95.6 94.9 -3.4 -0.1 -0.1 -0.7 -0.7 77 Electrical machinery and equipment........ 9.892 97.6 97.5 -1.5 -0.1 -0.7 -0.3 -0.1 78 Road vehicles............................. 14.981 100.1 100.2 0.1 -0.1 0.1 -0.2 0.1 8 MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURED ARTICLES............. 17.853 99.2 98.9 -0.9 -0.1 -0.1 0.1 -0.3 81 Prefabricated buildings; plumbing, heat & lighting fixtures, n.e.s......... 0.467 98.7 98.7 -0.3 0.1 0.0 0.3 0.0 82 Furniture and parts thereof............... 1.741 99.2 99.3 -0.6 0.0 -0.1 0.3 0.1 83 Travel goods, handbags and similar containers......................... 0.407 99.0 99.0 -1.2 -0.6 0.0 0.3 0.0 84 Articles of apparel and clothing accessories........................ 5.980 100.3 100.7 0.8 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.4 85 Footwear.................................. 1.367 99.4 99.8 -0.6 0.0 0.4 -0.9 0.4 87 Professional, scientific and controlling instruments and apparatus, n.e.s... 2.005 98.5 98.3 -0.7 -0.2 0.3 0.0 -0.2 88 Photographic apparatus, equipment and supplies and optical goods, n.e.s.. 1.303 97.6 96.7 -3.2 -0.1 -0.1 -0.8 -0.9 89 Miscellaneous manufactured articles, n.e.s.............................. 4.584 98.5 96.9 -2.7 -0.1 -0.5 0.5 -1.6 1 Relative importance figures are based on n.a. Not available 2000 trade values. 2 Data for November and December 2001 and January 2002 have been revised to reflect the availability of late reports and corrections by respondents. All data are subject to revision in each of the three months after original publication. 3 Product categories included in this group have been modified due to concordance or coverage limitations. NOTE: Published categories may include price data not shown separately Table 4 U.S. Export Price Indexes and Percent Changes for Selected Categories of Goods, February 2001-February 2002 2000=100, unless otherwise noted Index Percent Change Relative Import- Annual Monthly ance Feb. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. SITC Description 2001 2001 2001 2001 2002 Rev. 3 January January February to to to to to 2002 2002 2002 Feb. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. 1/ 2/ 2002 2001 2001 2002 2002 ALL COMMODITIES................................... 100.000 97.5 97.3 -2.9 -0.5 -0.2 -0.1 -0.2 0 FOOD AND LIVE ANIMALS........................... 5.630 102.6 100.1 -1.8 -1.8 0.2 1.5 -2.4 01 Meat and meat preparations................ 0.929 92.8 90.9 -11.4 -8.0 -1.4 -5.1 -2.0 03 Fish, crustaceans, aquatic invertebrates and preparations thereof........... 0.370 90.9 92.2 -6.7 -0.9 -1.9 4.8 1.4 04 Cereals and cereal preparations........... 1.643 108.3 105.8 -0.8 1.3 1.9 1.0 -2.3 05 Vegetables, fruit and nuts, fresh or dried..................... 1.246 110.9 102.9 7.0 -2.4 0.8 10.3 -7.2 08 Feeding stuff for animals (not including unmilled cereals)........ 0.564 100.3 101.3 -1.1 -0.1 -1.3 -2.1 1.0 09 Miscellaneous edible products and preparations....................... 0.413 100.2 100.4 0.2 -0.4 0.2 0.1 0.2 3/ Other food and live animals..................... 0.465 99.0 98.5 -0.7 -0.3 -2.1 -1.0 -0.5 1 BEVERAGES AND TOBACCO........................... 0.918 98.1 98.1 -1.3 0.0 0.0 -0.2 0.0 12 Tobacco and tobacco manufactures.......... 0.707 97.7 97.7 -1.7 0.0 0.0 -0.4 0.0 2 CRUDE MATERIALS, INEDIBLE, EXCEPT FUELS......... 3.436 86.8 86.5 -11.1 -0.9 0.8 -0.2 -0.3 22 Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits........... 0.699 91.6 89.4 -4.3 -0.8 2.0 0.8 -2.4 24 Cork and wood............................. 0.529 87.8 87.4 -10.0 -1.1 -0.9 -0.1 -0.5 25 Woodpulp and recovered paper.............. 0.485 75.8 73.4 -19.8 -0.4 -0.3 -1.8 -3.2 26 Textile fibers and their waste............ 0.375 85.3 86.6 -15.0 -3.0 2.4 1.5 1.5 28 Metalliferous ores and metal scrap........ 0.494 83.4 85.1 -10.4 -1.6 -0.1 2.6 2.0 3/ Other crude materials, inedible, except fuels.................................... 0.854 97.6 98.3 -7.1 0.1 0.6 -2.2 0.7 3 MINERAL FUELS, LUBRICANTS AND RELATED MATERIALS............................. 1.601 86.8 84.0 -21.6 -5.5 -6.7 5.3 -3.2 32 Coal, coke and briquettes................. 0.345 109.5 109.7 11.0 0.0 -0.1 0.6 0.2 33 Petroleum, petroleum products and related materials.................. 1.110 80.1 76.5 -28.2 -8.5 -7.8 7.4 -4.5 5 CHEMICALS AND RELATED PRODUCTS, N.E.S........... 10.438 92.1 92.3 -6.3 -0.2 -0.9 -0.8 0.2 51 Organic chemicals......................... 2.132 82.2 82.8 -13.8 -0.5 -1.5 -2.0 0.7 52 Inorganic chemicals....................... 0.770 101.8 101.6 -3.5 -0.4 0.3 -1.0 -0.2 53 Dyeing, tanning and coloring materials.... 0.543 94.5 97.0 -2.7 -0.1 -0.3 -1.9 2.6 54 Medicinal and pharmaceutical products..... 1.823 101.1 100.8 1.4 0.0 0.0 0.2 -0.3 55 Essential oils; polishing and cleansing preps.............................. 0.736 97.1 96.8 -3.1 -0.1 -0.1 -1.7 -0.3 56 Fertilizers............................... 0.322 96.2 96.3 -6.0 1.4 2.4 2.3 0.1 57 Plastics in primary forms................. 1.616 85.4 85.6 -11.3 -0.8 -2.3 -1.3 0.2 58 Plastics in nonprimary forms.............. 0.811 95.6 95.4 -2.0 -0.1 0.0 -0.2 -0.2 59 Chemical materials and products, n.e.s.... 1.685 97.8 97.7 -1.4 0.1 -1.1 0.2 -0.1 6 MANUFACTURED GOODS CLASSIFIED CHIEFLY BY MATERIAL........................... 9.653 97.3 97.1 -3.3 -0.7 0.1 0.6 -0.2 62 Rubber manufactures, n.e.s................ 0.741 100.4 100.4 0.4 -0.1 0.4 -0.5 0.0 64 Uncoated Paper/paperboard, and linerboard..................... 1.435 95.2 93.5 -5.6 0.1 0.0 0.0 -1.8 65 Textile yarn, fabrics, and made-up articles, n.e.s............ 1.486 98.9 98.6 -0.1 0.4 -0.9 1.4 -0.3 66 Nonmetallic mineral manufactures, n.e.s.............................. 1.460 101.4 100.9 0.9 0.3 0.3 -0.3 -0.5 67 Iron and steel............................ 0.835 96.4 96.4 -0.7 -0.4 -0.6 0.7 0.0 68 Nonferrous metals......................... 0.968 85.3 85.9 -19.2 -5.9 1.6 2.6 0.7 69 Manufactures of metals, n.e.s............. 2.324 102.6 102.9 2.2 0.0 -0.1 0.9 0.3 3/ Other manufactured goods classified chiefly by material (200112=100)......... 0.405 99.0 99.3 n.a. n.a. n.a. -1.0 0.3 7 MACHINERY AND TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT............... 55.210 99.4 99.4 -0.9 0.0 -0.1 -0.2 0.0 71 Power generating machinery and equipment.......................... 4.831 105.2 105.2 2.5 1.0 -0.1 1.2 0.0 72 Machinery specialized for particular industries......................... 4.510 100.7 100.6 0.0 -0.1 0.0 0.2 -0.1 73 Metalworking machinery.................... 0.919 100.7 99.8 -1.0 -0.5 -0.1 0.0 -0.9 74 General industrial machinery, equipment, & parts, n.e.s.......... 4.906 102.1 102.0 1.2 0.1 -0.2 0.4 -0.1 75 Computer equipment and office machines.... 7.378 92.4 92.8 -5.6 -0.4 -1.4 -0.5 0.4 76 Telecommunications & sound recording & reproducing apparatus & equipment 4.489 97.9 97.9 -1.9 0.0 -0.3 0.2 0.0 77 Electrical machinery and equipment........ 14.525 94.9 94.9 -4.3 0.0 0.0 -1.0 0.0 78 Road vehicles............................. 8.320 100.3 100.4 0.3 -0.1 0.1 0.0 0.1 8 MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURED ARTICLES............. 12.061 100.4 100.4 0.3 0.1 -0.2 0.0 0.0 82 Furniture and parts thereof............... 0.729 101.6 101.7 0.6 -0.2 0.0 0.0 0.1 84 Articles of apparel and clothing accessories........................ 1.170 98.1 98.2 1.3 0.3 -0.2 -0.1 0.1 87 Professional, scientific and controlling instruments and apparatus, n.e.s... 4.501 100.8 101.1 0.3 -0.1 0.0 -0.1 0.3 88 Photographic apparatus, equipment and supplies and optical goods, n.e.s.. 1.167 97.4 96.8 -2.5 0.0 -0.9 -0.2 -0.6 89 Miscellaneous manufactured articles, n.e.s.............................. 4.107 100.9 100.8 0.4 0.1 0.0 -0.1 -0.1 3/ Other miscellaneous manufactured articles................................. 0.387 101.7 101.7 1.2 0.0 -0.4 0.2 0.0 1 Relative importance figures are based on n.a. Not available 2000 trade values. 2 Data for November and December 2001 and January 2002 have been revised to reflect the availability of late reports and corrections by respondents. All data are subject to revision in each of the three months after original publication. 3 Product categories included in this group have been modified due to concordance or coverage limitations. NOTE: Published categories may include price data not shown separately Table 5 U.S. Import Price Indexes and Percent Changes for Selected Categories of Goods, February 2001-February 2002 2000=100, unless otherwise noted Index Percent Change Relative Import- Annual Monthly Harmo- ance Feb. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. nized Description 2001 2001 2001 2001 2002 System January January February to to to to to 2002 2002 2002 Feb. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. 1/ 2/ 2002 2001 2001 2002 2002 I LIVE ANIMALS; ANIMAL PRODUCTS..................... 1.260 90.0 90.7 -8.4 -1.3 -2.0 -0.2 0.8 02 Meat and edible meat offal.................. 0.329 106.2 107.8 8.9 3.3 -7.8 -3.0 1.5 03 Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates.......... 0.617 82.8 81.7 -14.5 -2.4 -0.2 0.2 -1.3 3/ Other live animals and animal products.............................. 0.314 97.6 101.9 -5.9 -2.9 -0.5 1.9 4.4 II VEGETABLE PRODUCTS................................ 1.199 96.0 92.0 -6.3 1.2 -0.7 0.8 -4.2 07 Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers........................... 0.295 118.8 100.1 -13.0 8.0 -12.3 16.7 -15.7 08 Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melons...................... 0.361 98.0 94.9 1.4 -3.0 4.8 -4.4 -3.2 09 Coffee, tea, mate and spices................ 0.205 68.2 70.2 -14.6 -0.4 -0.3 -1.9 2.9 3/ Other vegetable products.................... 0.338 98.3 99.0 -4.3 1.6 2.8 -3.8 0.7 IV PREPARED FOODSTUFFS, BEVERAGES, AND TOBACCO................................. 1.969 101.4 102.3 1.4 0.2 0.7 0.3 0.9 20 Preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts, or other parts of plants....... 0.244 98.1 103.0 5.5 1.6 1.4 3.7 5.0 22 Beverages, spirits, and vinegar............. 0.793 102.3 102.3 1.3 -0.1 0.2 -0.2 0.0 3/ Other prepared foodstuffs................... 0.932 101.6 102.1 0.3 0.1 0.9 -0.1 0.5 V MINERAL PRODUCTS.................................. 8.374 64.7 65.7 -34.5 -8.9 -5.5 4.0 1.5 27 Mineral fuels, oils and residuals, bituminous substances and mineral wax 8.159 63.4 64.5 -35.7 -9.3 -5.9 4.3 1.7 3/ Other mineral products (200112=100)......... 0.215 98.2 98.3 n.a. n.a. n.a. -1.8 0.1 VI PRODUCTS OF THE CHEMICAL OR ALLIED INDUSTRIES.............................. 5.976 96.3 95.2 -6.8 -1.2 -0.3 0.3 -1.1 28 Inorganic chemicals......................... 0.605 93.9 93.4 -14.0 -1.7 -0.6 -0.3 -0.5 29 Organic chemicals........................... 2.720 95.8 94.4 -5.6 -2.1 -0.1 1.1 -1.5 30 Pharmaceutical products..................... 1.108 97.9 97.3 -0.8 -0.3 -0.3 0.2 -0.6 32 Tanning & dyeing extracts; dye & pigments; varnish & paints; putty.... 0.245 97.4 97.0 -4.7 -0.3 0.5 1.0 -0.4 33 Essential oils and resinoids (200112=100)............... 0.245 99.8 99.6 n.a. n.a. n.a. -0.2 -0.2 37 Photographic or cinematographic goods....... 0.236 97.5 96.0 -4.0 -0.6 -0.1 -0.3 -1.5 38 Miscellaneous chemical products............. 0.392 96.6 93.7 -8.0 -0.4 -1.3 -2.2 -3.0 3/ Other products of the chemical or allied industries..................... 0.425 96.8 97.1 -8.0 -0.7 0.1 -0.8 0.3 VII PLASTICS AND ARTICLES THEREOF; RUBBER AND ARTICLES THEREOF.................... 2.648 97.4 95.3 -5.5 -0.3 -0.1 -0.5 -2.2 39 Plastics and articles thereof............... 1.748 98.5 94.8 -6.7 -0.3 0.0 -0.3 -3.8 40 Rubber and articles thereof................. 0.900 95.5 96.3 -3.0 -0.6 0.0 -0.9 0.8 VIII RAW HIDES, SKINS, LEATHER, FURSKINS, TRAVEL GOODS, ETC....................... 0.790 98.2 98.1 -1.9 -0.5 -0.5 -0.2 -0.1 42 Articles of leather; travel goods, bags, etc. of various materials............ 0.658 99.0 99.0 -0.7 -0.4 0.0 0.3 0.0 IX WOOD, WOOD CHARCOAL, CORK, STRAW, BASKETWARE AND WICKERWORK............... 1.342 90.6 95.3 6.1 -4.9 -4.6 0.2 5.2 X WOODPULP, RECOVERED PAPER, AND PAPER PRODUCTS.......................... 1.931 93.4 92.5 -11.1 -0.6 -1.3 -0.5 -1.0 47 Pulp wood or other fibrous cellulosic material; waste paper/paperboard..... 0.243 77.8 76.9 -26.7 1.3 -0.4 0.5 -1.2 48 Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, paper or paperboard............ 1.337 94.1 92.9 -10.6 -1.1 -1.8 -1.4 -1.3 49 Printed matter.............................. 0.351 110.3 110.4 6.9 0.0 0.1 2.1 0.1 XI TEXTILE AND TEXTILE ARTICLES...................... 6.894 99.2 99.5 0.2 -0.1 0.0 0.3 0.3 61 Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted.... 2.434 99.2 99.0 -0.6 0.1 0.1 -0.1 -0.2 62 Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted 3.052 100.1 101.2 1.7 0.0 0.2 -0.1 1.1 63 Made-up or worn textile articles............ 0.414 97.8 97.8 -0.3 -0.1 0.0 -0.4 0.0 3/ Other textile & textile articles............ 0.993 97.2 96.7 -2.2 -0.6 -0.8 2.7 -0.5 XII HEADGEAR, UMBRELLAS, ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS, ETC................. 1.615 99.5 99.7 -0.7 0.0 0.2 -0.7 0.2 64 Footwear, gaiters and the like; parts of such articles..................... 1.371 99.4 99.8 -0.6 0.0 0.3 -0.9 0.4 3/ Other footwear, headgear, umbrellas, whips, art. flowers, etc.............. 0.244 100.0 99.1 -0.9 0.1 0.0 0.0 -0.9 XIII STONE, PLASTER, CEMENT, ASBESTOS, CERAMICS, GLASS ETC..................... 1.114 100.7 100.6 0.8 -0.1 0.7 0.1 -0.1 68 Articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, or mica (200112=100)....... 0.321 100.0 99.9 n.a. n.a. n.a. 0.0 -0.1 69 Ceramic products............................ 0.376 99.3 99.3 1.0 -0.1 -0.1 0.4 0.0 70 Glass and glassware......................... 0.417 102.3 102.2 0.1 -1.0 1.7 0.0 -0.1 XIV PEARLS, STONES, PRECIOUS METALS, IMITATION JEWELRY, AND COINS............ 2.384 86.1 86.1 -22.6 -3.2 -1.4 2.4 0.0 XV BASE METALS AND ARTICLES OF BASE METAL............ 4.803 91.0 91.0 -6.4 -1.4 -0.1 0.0 0.0 72 Iron and steel.............................. 1.209 89.1 89.4 -5.9 -1.8 -0.1 -0.3 0.3 73 Articles of iron or steel................... 1.268 97.1 96.1 -2.8 0.0 -0.4 -0.7 -1.0 74 Copper and articles thereof................. 0.430 89.7 90.6 -8.3 -2.1 2.2 -0.1 1.0 76 Aluminum and articles thereof............... 0.783 93.5 92.8 -8.3 -2.2 -0.1 1.4 -0.7 82 Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof.. 0.419 99.5 99.0 -1.7 -0.5 -0.5 -0.1 -0.5 83 Miscellaneous articles of base metal........ 0.429 99.1 99.4 -0.2 0.0 -0.2 -1.0 0.3 3/ Miscellaneous nonferrous metals and articles, including scrap............. 0.265 63.1 66.4 -23.5 -5.0 -0.2 1.1 5.2 XVI MACHINERY, ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, TV IMAGE & SOUND RECORDERS, PARTS, ETC..... 32.624 95.8 95.5 -3.1 -0.2 -0.4 -0.3 -0.3 84 Machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof........................ 15.915 95.1 94.7 -4.0 -0.2 -0.3 -0.1 -0.4 85 Electrical machinery and equip, sound and TV recorders & reproducers, parts 16.709 96.6 96.3 -2.3 -0.1 -0.5 -0.4 -0.3 XVII VEHICLES, AIRCRAFT, VESSELS AND ASSOCIATED TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT.......... 16.931 100.5 100.5 0.3 0.0 0.1 0.0 0.0 87 Motor vehicles and their parts.............. 15.262 100.1 100.2 0.1 -0.1 0.1 -0.2 0.1 XVIII OPTICAL, PHOTO, MEASURING, MEDICAL & MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS; & TIMEPIECES....... 3.790 98.3 98.1 -1.2 -0.1 0.3 -0.3 -0.2 90 Optical, photographic, measuring and medical instruments.................. 3.331 98.0 97.7 -1.5 -0.2 0.4 -0.2 -0.3 91 Clocks and watches and parts thereof........ 0.327 100.9 100.6 0.1 0.9 -0.2 -1.1 -0.3 XX MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURED ARTICLES............... 4.196 98.2 98.0 -1.0 -0.1 -0.1 0.2 -0.2 94 Furniture & stuffed furnishings; lamps & lighting fittings, nesoi; prefab bldg 2.182 98.5 98.5 -0.8 -0.2 -0.1 0.1 0.0 95 Toys, games and sports equipment; parts and accessories thereof.............. 1.756 98.2 97.8 -1.2 -0.1 0.0 0.3 -0.4 96 Miscellaneous manufactured articles......... 0.259 97.1 97.0 0.1 -0.1 -0.3 0.2 -0.1 1 Relative importance figures are based on 3 Product categories included in this group 2000 trade values. have been modified due to concordance 2 Data for November and December 2001 and January 2002 or coverage limitations. have been revised to reflect the availability of late reports and corrections by respondents. n.a. Not available All data are subject to revision in each of the three months after original publication. NOTE: Published categories may include price data not shown separately Table 6 U.S. Export Price Indexes and Percent Changes for Selected Categories of Goods, February 2001-February 2002 2000=100, unless otherwise noted Index Percent Change Relative Import- Annual Monthly Harmo- ance Feb. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. nized Description 2001 2001 2001 2001 2002 System January January February to to to to to 2002 2002 2002 Feb. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. 1/ 2/ 2002 2001 2001 2002 2002 I LIVE ANIMALS; ANIMAL PRODUCTS..................... 1.512 94.9 92.7 -8.5 -5.4 -1.5 -2.0 -2.3 02 Meat & edible meat offal.................... 0.885 95.2 92.8 -9.0 -8.1 -1.6 -5.0 -2.5 03 Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates.......... 0.327 89.4 88.8 -10.2 -1.5 -0.7 5.7 -0.7 3/ Other live animals and animal products.............................. 0.300 105.1 101.6 -1.5 -0.4 -2.3 -0.8 -3.3 II VEGETABLE PRODUCTS................................ 3.461 106.0 101.7 1.0 0.6 1.9 3.0 -4.1 08 Edible fruit and nuts; peel of citrus fruit or melons...................... 0.548 99.2 94.5 5.8 1.3 0.5 -2.6 -4.7 10 Cereals..................................... 1.459 108.6 105.8 -0.9 1.4 2.2 1.2 -2.6 12 Oilseeds and misc. grains, seeds, fruits, plants, straw and fodder..... 0.873 95.1 93.3 -1.4 0.0 1.5 0.8 -1.9 III ANIMAL OR VEGETABLE FATS AND OILS................. 0.245 120.3 122.1 28.8 0.7 6.2 -2.7 1.5 IV PREPARED FOODSTUFFS, BEVERAGES, AND TOBACCO................................. 2.593 99.2 99.7 -0.5 -0.8 -0.8 -0.4 0.5 20 Preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts, or other parts of plants....... 0.307 100.6 102.9 2.0 -1.6 -1.4 1.8 2.3 21 Miscellaneous edible preparations........... 0.354 100.3 100.7 0.7 -0.5 0.2 0.4 0.4 23 Residues and waste from the food industries; prepared animal feed..... 0.511 100.3 101.6 -3.1 -2.1 -2.6 -2.1 1.3 24 Tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes.......................... 0.709 97.8 97.8 -1.6 0.0 0.0 -0.4 0.0 3/ Other prepared foods........................ 0.712 99.9 99.8 2.3 -1.1 -1.3 -0.6 -0.1 V MINERAL PRODUCTS.................................. 1.979 87.9 85.8 -17.4 -4.8 -4.9 4.5 -2.4 27 Mineral fuels, oils and residuals, bituminous substances and mineral wax 1.640 88.4 85.9 -18.6 -5.6 -5.8 5.6 -2.8 VI PRODUCTS OF THE CHEMICAL OR ALLIED INDUSTRIES.............................. 8.539 92.9 93.0 -6.2 -0.1 -0.6 -1.0 0.1 28 Inorganic chemicals......................... 0.823 100.5 100.0 -4.2 -0.2 0.1 0.5 -0.5 29 Organic chemicals........................... 2.404 83.0 83.4 -13.9 -0.5 -1.3 -3.0 0.5 30 Pharmaceutical products..................... 1.449 99.7 99.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 -0.7 -0.4 31 Fertilizers................................. 0.324 96.5 96.6 -5.7 1.4 2.5 2.3 0.1 32 Tanning or dyeing extracts, dyes, paints, varnish, putty, & inks....... 0.575 97.1 98.2 -1.8 -0.1 -0.2 -0.7 1.1 33 Essential oils and resinoids; perfumery, cosmetic or toilet........ 0.543 99.7 99.3 -0.8 -0.1 -0.1 1.3 -0.4 34 Soap; lubricants; waxes, polishing or scouring products; candles, pastes... 0.310 96.7 96.7 -3.2 0.0 0.0 -3.2 0.0 37 Photographic or cinematographic goods....... 0.442 94.0 93.4 -4.4 0.2 -2.0 -0.5 -0.6 38 Miscellaneous chemical products............. 1.429 97.2 97.2 -1.5 0.2 -1.0 0.1 0.0 VII PLASTICS AND ARTICLES THEREOF; RUBBER AND ARTICLES THEREOF.................... 4.538 93.7 93.7 -5.1 -0.3 -0.7 -0.6 0.0 39 Plastics and articles thereof............... 3.591 92.4 92.5 -5.4 -0.4 -1.0 -0.5 0.1 40 Rubber and articles thereof................. 0.947 98.5 98.5 -3.5 -0.1 0.1 -0.9 0.0 VIII RAW HIDES, SKINS, LEATHER, FURSKINS, TRAVEL GOODS, ETC....................... 0.438 94.8 96.0 -11.8 -0.5 0.7 -4.0 1.3 41 Raw hides and skins (other than furskins) and leather................ 0.331 93.5 95.0 -15.3 -0.8 1.0 -5.7 1.6 IX WOOD, WOOD CHARCOAL, CORK, STRAW, BASKETWARE AND WICKERWORK............... 0.805 90.8 90.7 -7.1 -1.0 -0.7 -0.1 -0.1 X WOODPULP, RECOVERED PAPER, AND PAPER PRODUCTS.......................... 2.598 90.7 88.9 -8.7 0.0 -0.1 -0.4 -2.0 47 Woodpulp and recovered paper................ 0.483 74.9 72.7 -21.5 0.3 -0.1 -1.8 -2.9 48 Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, paper or paperboard............ 1.480 93.9 91.6 -6.8 -0.2 -0.3 -0.3 -2.4 49 Printed material............................ 0.635 102.5 102.4 1.3 0.3 0.0 0.5 -0.1 XI TEXTILE AND TEXTILE ARTICLES...................... 2.855 93.7 94.0 -4.7 -0.3 0.1 -0.1 0.3 52 Cotton, including yarns and woven fabrics thereof...................... 0.403 77.6 76.1 -25.0 -1.9 2.1 -0.5 -1.9 54 Manmade filaments, yarns and woven fabrics (200112=100)................. 0.323 100.5 98.4 n.a. n.a. n.a. 0.5 -2.1 61 Apparel & clothing knitted or crocheted (200112=100)............ 0.613 99.3 99.6 n.a. n.a. n.a. -0.7 0.3 62 Apparel Articles & Accessories, not knitted.......................... 0.473 96.3 96.4 -0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 3/ Other textile and textile articles (200112=100)................. 1.043 100.3 102.4 n.a. n.a. n.a. 0.3 2.1 XIII STONE, PLASTER, CEMENT, ASBESTOS, CERAMICS, GLASS ETC..................... 0.865 101.1 100.9 -0.2 0.0 0.3 -0.5 -0.2 70 Glass and glassware......................... 0.535 100.8 100.7 -0.3 0.0 -0.1 -0.5 -0.1 XIV PEARLS, STONES, PRECIOUS METALS, IMITATION JEWELRY, AND COINS............ 1.809 85.3 85.7 -20.2 -6.0 2.1 1.1 0.5 XV BASE METALS AND ARTICLES OF BASE METALS........... 4.250 96.4 97.0 -2.1 -1.0 -0.3 0.7 0.6 72 Iron and steel.............................. 0.660 91.1 91.5 -1.4 -0.5 -1.3 1.8 0.4 73 Articles of iron or steel................... 1.288 101.4 101.4 0.5 0.0 -0.3 0.7 0.0 74 Copper and articles thereof................. 0.435 89.4 91.2 -8.9 -2.2 1.5 0.0 2.0 76 Aluminum and articles thereof............... 0.717 92.5 93.4 -5.8 -1.4 -0.4 0.4 1.0 82 Tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof.. 0.420 101.0 101.7 4.0 0.0 0.1 0.1 0.7 83 Miscellaneous articles of base metal........ 0.468 104.1 104.6 0.4 0.0 0.0 0.4 0.5 XVI MACHINERY, ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, TV IMAGE AND SOUND RECORDERS, PARTS, ETC... 41.516 98.0 98.0 -2.0 0.1 -0.3 -0.2 0.0 84 Machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof........................ 21.706 99.4 99.5 -1.0 0.1 -0.5 0.0 0.1 85 Electrical machinery and equipment and parts and accessories thereof.... 19.810 96.2 96.2 -3.3 0.0 0.0 -0.5 0.0 XVII VEHICLES, AIRCRAFT, VESSELS AND ASSOCIATED TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT.......... 13.758 102.5 102.5 1.5 -0.1 0.0 0.1 0.0 87 Motor vehicles and their parts.............. 8.582 100.2 100.3 0.1 -0.1 0.0 0.0 0.1 XVIII OPTICAL, PHOTO, MEASURING, MEDICAL & MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS; & TIMEPIECES....... 6.396 100.3 100.3 -0.1 0.0 0.0 -0.1 0.0 XX MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURED ARTICLES............... 1.676 101.5 101.6 1.4 0.0 -0.1 0.0 0.1 94 Furniture; stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings nesoi;... 0.922 101.8 102.0 1.3 -0.2 -0.2 0.2 0.2 95 Toys, games and sports equipment; parts and accessories thereof.............. 0.584 101.5 101.5 2.2 0.2 -0.1 0.0 0.0 1 Relative importance figures are based on 3 Product categories included in this group 2000 trade values. have been modified due to concordance 2 Data for November and December 2001 and January 2002 or coverage limitations. have been revised to reflect the availability of late reports and corrections by respondents. n.a. Not available All data are subject to revision in each of the three months after original publication. NOTE: Published categories may include price data not shown separately Table 7 U.S. Import Price Indexes and Percent Changes by Locality of Origin, February 2001-February 2002 2000=100, unless otherwise noted Index Percent Change Relative Import- Annual Monthly ance Feb. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Description 1/ 2001 2001 2001 2001 2002 January January February to to to to to 2002 2002 2002 Feb. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. 7/ 2/ 2002 2001 2001 2002 2002 3/ Developed Countries.......................... 100.000 93.9 93.9 -8.3 -0.7 -0.8 0.1 0.0 Manufactured Goods...................... 93.111 95.9 95.6 -5.2 -0.7 -0.4 -0.1 -0.3 Nonmanufactured Goods................... 6.049 73.5 75.7 -36.9 0.5 -6.9 4.3 3.0 3/ Developing Countries......................... 100.000 88.6 88.6 -9.8 -2.3 -1.6 0.0 0.0 Manufactured Goods...................... 87.425 95.6 95.3 -4.5 -0.2 -1.4 -0.4 -0.3 Nonmanufactured Goods................... 12.361 67.5 69.3 -25.5 -10.5 -2.7 3.4 2.7 Canada....................................... 100.000 93.9 94.4 -11.1 -0.1 -1.6 0.5 0.5 Manufactured Goods...................... 87.817 98.1 98.3 -3.3 -0.8 -0.7 -0.1 0.2 Nonmanufactured Goods................... 11.860 74.4 76.7 -40.2 5.1 -7.0 5.1 3.1 4/ European Union............................... 100.000 97.8 97.6 -1.9 -0.5 -0.1 0.3 -0.2 Manufactured Goods...................... 98.059 98.6 98.4 -1.1 -0.2 -0.1 0.1 -0.2 Nonmanufactured Goods................... 1.779 80.6 84.1 -15.1 -10.3 -0.4 6.5 4.3 5/ Latin America .............................. 100.000 90.8 90.6 -8.8 -2.0 -1.3 0.1 -0.2 Manufactured Goods .................... 84.096 100.7 100.4 -2.0 0.5 -1.3 -0.7 -0.3 Nonmanufactured Goods .................. 15.724 70.7 70.6 -23.8 -9.0 -2.0 5.1 -0.1 Japan........................................ 100.000 96.2 95.8 -3.7 -0.3 -0.3 -0.8 -0.4 6/ Asian Newly Industrialized Countries......... 100.000 93.6 93.4 -4.6 0.0 -0.7 -0.3 -0.2 1 Regions are not mutually exclusive. 2 Data for November and December 2001 and January 2002 have been revised to reflect the availability of late reports and corrections by respondents. 3 Defined according to the United Nations definition. 4 Includes European Union countries. 5 Includes Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. 6 Includes Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan. 7 Relative importance figures are based on 2000 trade values. Table 8 U.S. Import and Export Quarterly Price Indexes and Percent Changes for Selected Categories of Services December 2000-December 2001 2000 = 100, unless otherwise noted Index Percent Change Annual Quarterly Trade Dec. Dec. March June Sept. Description (Mil. 2000 2000 2001 2001 2001 of September December to to to to to Dollars) 2001 2001 Dec. March June Sept. Dec. 2001 2001 2001 2001 2001 IMPORT Air Freight 4168 95.9 95.6 -3.4 -0.1 -2.9 -0.1 -0.3 Atlantic 1519 98.0 97.5 -0.7 3.6 -4.1 0.5 -0.5 Pacific 2412 93.8 93.5 -5.6 -2.4 -2.4 -0.5 -0.3 EXPORT Air Freight 2836 98.6 98.5 -0.9 0.3 -1.3 0.2 -0.1 1 Detailed data available upon request. n.a. Not available Table 9 U.S. Import and Export Monthly Price Indexes and Percent Changes for Selected Categories of Services February 2001-February 2002 2000 = 100, unless otherwise noted Index Percent Change Annual Monthly Trade Feb. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Description (Mil. 2001 2001 2001 2001 2002 of January February to to to to to Dollars) 2002 2002 Feb. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. 2002 2001 2001 2002 2002 IMPORT Air Passenger Fares 18253 105.8 103.4 2.4 -6.7 3.1 0.1 -2.3 1/ Atlantic 11998 98.6 96.8 0.8 -14.9 -0.3 2.2 -1.8 1/ Pacific 3407 105.2 103.1 4.6 -1.3 12.0 -6.2 -2.0 Latin American / Caribbean 1916 118.3 111.0 0.2 1.7 3.7 1.1 -6.2 EXPORT Air Passenger Fares 20319 101.2 98.3 -1.0 -3.2 -0.3 2.8 -2.9 1/ Atlantic 5546 107.5 105.9 1.3 -5.9 0.1 2.3 -1.5 1/ Pacific 9563 93.5 86.9 -8.0 -3.7 -0.9 3.1 -7.1 Latin American / Caribbean 3474 124.3 127.7 14.5 1.8 3.1 4.0 2.7 1 Detailed data available upon request. n.a. Not available Table 10 U.S. International Quarterly Price Indexes and Percent Changes for Selected Categories of Services December 2000-December 2001 2000 = 100 Index Percent Change Annual Quarterly Trade Dec. Dec. March June Sept. Description (Mil. 2000 2000 2001 2001 2001 of September December to to to to to Dollars) 2001 2001 Dec. March June Sept. Dec. 2001 2001 2001 2001 2001 Air Freight (Inbound) 7483 94.9 95.2 -3.8 -1.1 -2.9 -0.2 0.3 Atlantic 2607 98.1 99.5 1.3 3.5 -3.4 0.0 1.4 Pacific 4314 92.2 92.0 -7.1 -3.6 -2.7 -0.6 -0.2 Air Freight (Outbound) 5193 97.6 97.9 -2.3 -0.1 -2.1 -0.4 0.3 Atlantic 2094 97.2 98.3 -2.3 -0.7 -2.3 -0.4 1.1 Pacific 2639 98.2 98.3 -2.0 0.1 -2.0 -0.2 0.1 1/ Crude Oil Tanker Freight (Inbound) 3434 74.3 n.a. n.a. -10.3 -18.9 -23.2 n.a. Ocean Liner Freight (Inbound) 17817 98.1 93.6 -7.3 1.8 -1.9 -2.7 -4.6 U.S. East Coast 6938 98.8 97.0 -3.2 5.6 -5.4 -1.3 -1.8 from Atlantic 3022 102.3 102.3 4.1 3.1 0.0 1.0 0.0 from Pacific 2817 92.3 88.0 -13.1 -0.6 -4.0 -4.6 -4.7 U.S. West Coast 10879 97.7 91.8 -9.5 -0.2 0.0 -3.5 -6.0 1 Detailed data available upon request. n.a. Not available Table 11 U.S. International Monthly Price Indexes and Percent Changes for Selected Categories of Services February 2001-February 2002 2000 = 100 Index Percent Change Annual Monthly Trade Feb. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Description (Mil. 2001 2001 2001 2001 2002 of January February to to to to to Dollars) 2002 2002 Feb. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. 2002 2001 2001 2002 2002 Air Passenger Fares (U.S. Carrier) 45965 105.6 103.9 2.5 -2.6 0.6 2.0 -1.6 1/ Atlantic 16441 106.8 105.7 2.1 -4.6 0.2 0.8 -1.0 1/ Pacific 14973 98.9 93.5 -3.3 -2.8 0.4 2.5 -5.5 1/ Latin American / Caribbean 10764 123.1 124.8 12.2 0.6 2.7 3.5 1.4 Canadian 3519 103.5 103.5 2.9 -0.3 -2.3 0.5 0.0 Air Passenger Fares (Foreign Carrier) 39205 102.4 99.7 -0.9 -5.3 1.0 1.6 -2.6 1/ Atlantic 22657 99.8 98.4 -2.3 -9.5 -0.8 1.1 -1.4 1/ Pacific 10073 98.4 92.9 -4.1 -3.2 2.3 1.7 -5.6 Latin American / Caribbean 4107 119.4 115.3 6.0 1.2 3.7 4.2 -3.4 1 Detailed data available upon request. n.a. Not available TECHNICAL NOTE Import and Export Merchandise and Services Price Indexes -- All indexes use a modified Laspeyres formula and are weighted with 2000 trade weights. The merchandise price indexes are published using three classifications: the Harmonized System (HS), the Bureau of Economic Analysis End Use System, and the Standard International Trade Classification (SITC) system, Rev. 3. Price indexes for internationally traded services are presented using two definitions: Balance of Payments (which represents transactions between U.S. and foreign residents) and International (which represents all transactions with U.S. importers or exporters, regardless of nationality). Published series use a base year of 2000=100 where possible. Net transaction price data are collected every month for over 20,000 products from over 6,000 companies and secondary sources. Indexes are not seasonally adjusted. More detailed index series and additional information may be obtained from the Division of International Prices, Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2 Massachusetts Avenue N.E., PSB 3955, Washington, DC 20212 or (202) 691- 7101. Import Price Indexes -- Products have been classified by the 2000 Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Annotated (TSUSA). Import prices are based on U.S. dollar prices paid by the U.S. importer. The prices are generally either "free on board" (f.o.b.) foreign port or "cost, insurance, and freight" (c.i.f.) U.S. port transaction prices, depending on the practices of the individual industry. The index for crude petroleum is calculated from data collected by the U.S. Department of Energy. Export Price Indexes -- Products have been classified by the 2000 Harmonized Schedule B classification system of the U.S. Bureau of the Census. The prices used are generally either "free alongside ship" (f.a.s.) factory or "free on board" (f.o.b.) transaction prices, depending on the practices of the individual industry. Prices used in the grain index, excluding rice, are obtained from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Import Indexes by Locality of Origin -- Prices used in these indexes are a subset of the data collected for the Import Price Indexes. Prior to January 1993, nonmanufactured goods were defined as SITC 0-4 and manufactured goods were defined as SITC 5-8. Beginning with January 1993, the indexes are defined by locality of origin using a nomenclature based upon the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC-based). Nonmanufactured goods are defined as SIC 0-1, and manufactured goods are defined as SIC 2-3. The indexes use 2000 weights and a base of 2000=100. Import, Export, and International Services Indexes -- Indexes for air passenger fares are calculated on a monthly basis. Indexes for air freight, crude oil tanker freight, and ocean liner freight are calculated on a quarterly basis. The figures for services indexes will not sum up to the aggregate dollar value because not all categories are shown in the tables. Revenue figures for air passenger indexes exclude frequent flyer tickets and those sold by consolidators. Indexes for crude oil tanker freight are calculated from data collected by the U. S. Department of Energy and the publication of these indexes is lagged one quarter. Revision Policy -- Data are revised for the previous three months to reflect the availability of late reports and corrections by respondents. Uses of the Data -- The primary use of the indexes is to deflate trade statistics. For merchandise trade, the End Use classification system is the structure used by the U.S. Department of Commerce in the construction of the foreign trade sector of the National Income and Product Accounts. Indexes published using the Harmonized System and the Standard International Trade Classification, Rev. 3, both international structures, are useful for general market analysis. 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