Imports of Plastic Materials in the United States increased to 1380.29 USD Million in March from 1329.28 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports of Plastic Materials in the United States averaged 831.10 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1683 USD Million in October of 2018 and a record low of 163.14 USD Million in September of 1989. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports of Plastic Materials.

Imports of Wine & Related Products in the United States decreased to 938.78 USD Million in March from 1059.61 USD Million in February of 2020. Imports of Wine & Related Products in the United States averaged 525.22 USD Million from 1989 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1194 USD Million in January of 2020 and a record low of 135.01 USD Million in October of 1992. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Imports of Wine & Related Products.

Uzbekistan recorded a trade deficit of 4291.70 USD Million in the third quarter of 2019. Balance of Trade in Uzbekistan averaged 243.53 USD Million from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 2015.50 USD Million in the third quarter of 2008 and a record low of -4291.70 USD Million in the third quarter of 2019. Due to the natural resources it exports, Uzbekistan consistently runs trade surpluses. Uzbekistan mainly exports oil, natural gas, gold, machines and equipment, and food. Uzbekistan imports machines and equipment, chemical products, food and metals.Uzbekistan’s main trading partners are Russia, China, Kazakhstan, Republic of Korea, Afghanistan, Turkey, Ukraine and Germany. This page provides - Uzbekistan Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Uzbekistan is ranked 69 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Uzbekistan improved to 69 in 2019 from 76 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Uzbekistan averaged 118.17 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 166 in 2011 and a record low of 69 in 2019. The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in Uzbekistan.

Vanuatu is ranked 107 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Vanuatu deteriorated to 107 in 2019 from 94 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Vanuatu averaged 81.42 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 107 in 2019 and a record low of 57 in 2008. The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in Vanuatu.

Ecuador is ranked 129 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Ecuador deteriorated to 129 in 2019 from 123 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Ecuador averaged 126.08 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 138 in 2009 and a record low of 114 in 2014. The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in Ecuador.

Ecuador recorded a trade surplus of 244098 USD Thousand in February of 2020. Balance of Trade in Ecuador averaged -24603.79 USD Thousand from 1985 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 619602 USD Thousand in May of 2008 and a record low of -729014 USD Thousand in December of 2014. Ecuador's economy is highly dependent on oil exports (58 percent of total exports). Other exports include: fish and shrimps and bananas. Main imports are: raw materials for industry (25 percent of total imports), capital goods for industry (19 percent), fuels and lubricants (17 percent) and consumption durables (13 percent). Ecuador´s main trading partner is the United States (45 percent of total exports and 27 percent of imports). Others include: Chile, China, Peru, Colombia and Panama. This page provides - Ecuador Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

West Bank and Gaza is ranked 117 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of West Bank and Gaza deteriorated to 117 in 2019 from 116 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in West Bank and Gaza averaged 130.83 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 145 in 2012 and a record low of 114 in 2017. The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in West Bank and Gaza.

New Zealand recorded a trade surplus of 671.94 NZD Million in March of 2020. Balance of Trade in New Zealand averaged -61.66 NZD Million from 1951 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1157.64 NZD Million in April of 2011 and a record low of -1641.63 NZD Million in August of 2019. New Zealand is greatly dependent on international trade. New Zealand's economy has traditionally been based on a foundation of exports from its very efficient agricultural system: dairy products, meat, forest products, fruit and beverages. New Zealand imports mainly vehicles, machinery and equipment, petroleum, electronics, plastics and aircraft. Its main trading partners are: China, Australia, the US, Japan and South Korea. This page provides the latest reported value for - New Zealand Balance of Trade - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Aruba recorded a trade deficit of 518.10 AFI Million in the second quarter of 2019. Balance of Trade in Aruba averaged -435.54 AFI Million from 2000 until 2019, reaching an all time high of -268.40 AFI Million in the second quarter of 2001 and a record low of -590.50 AFI Million in the fourth quarter of 2013. This page provides - Aruba Balance Of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Guatemala is ranked 96 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Guatemala improved to 96 in 2019 from 98 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Guatemala averaged 94.50 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 117 in 2008 and a record low of 79 in 2013. The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in Guatemala.

Guatemala recorded a trade deficit of 506.50 USD Million in February of 2020. Balance of Trade in Guatemala averaged -409.40 USD Million from 1995 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 68.20 USD Million in March of 1996 and a record low of -993 USD Million in October of 2019. Guatemala’s structural trade deficit reflects the country’s need for oil (over 25 percent of total imports). Guatemala is a net exporter of coffee, apparel, sugar and precious metals. The United States is the Guatemala's main trading partner with 38 percent of the imports and 40 percent of the exports. Others include: Mexico, El Salvador and Honduras. This page provides - Guatemala Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Nicaragua is ranked 142 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Nicaragua deteriorated to 142 in 2019 from 132 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Nicaragua averaged 124.67 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 142 in 2019 and a record low of 113 in 2008. The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in Nicaragua.

Nicaragua recorded a trade deficit of 116.20 USD Million in April of 2019. Balance of Trade in Nicaragua averaged -127.58 USD Million from 1992 until 2019, reaching an all time high of -15.80 USD Million in February of 1996 and a record low of -370.40 USD Million in November of 2015. Nicaragua foreign trade got a boost after the signing of the trade agreement with the United States in 2006. As a result, Nicaragua's main trade partner is now the United States (23 percent of the imports and 30 percent of the exports). Others include its neighbouring countries of Central America (20 percent of exports and imports) and Venezuela. Nicaragua exports mostly clothes, tobacco, spices and coffee. Major imports are oil, wheat, grains and intermediate goods. This page provides - Nicaragua Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The benchmark interest rate in Republic of the Congo was last recorded at 3.25 percent. Interest Rate in Republic of the Congo averaged 3.40 percent from 2009 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4.25 percent in July of 2009 and a record low of 2.45 percent in July of 2015. Republic of Congo is a member of the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa (CEMAC). In CEMAC, interest rates decisions are taken by the Central Bank of Central African States’ Monetary Policy Committee. The Central Bank of Central African States’ official rate is the prime lending rate. This page provides the latest reported value for - Republic of the Congo Interest Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

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