More than 100% increase for imports from Russia (2010-2014) - improved trade relations???
New contract with South Sudan, allowing to import from 2013 onwards
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Leading importers include Saudi Arabia, Russia, Oman, Angola, Iraq, Iran, UAE etc.
For many countries such as Kazakhstan, Sudan and Libya, the imports declined significantly between 2013 and 2014, while countries such as South Sudan got their foot into the door.
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Points to investigate on further...
How does China decide on the amount of imports
What is the political situation and relationship between the countries who export to China look like?
Why did imports from many countries decline between 2013 and 2014? Political climate change???
What else changed between 2013 and 2014 (Chinese trade politics)? Oil price etc.