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The value of export of agri products (including marine products, tea, coffee, castor oil, shellac, cotton incl. waste) during the year 2004-05 was US $ 8001.7 million (i.e. US $ 8 billion) as against US $ 7532.24 million ( US $ 7.5 billion) during the corresponding period of last year. A growth of 6.23 % has been achieved.
The value of export of marine products during the year 2004-05 was at US $ 1478.48 (US $ 1.4 billion) as against US $ 1330.76 million (US $ 1.3 billion) in 2003-04. The export has grown by 11.10%.
The government, on an ongoing basis, for promotion of export of agricultural products is conducting publicity campaigns, sending delegations abroad, participating in international trade fairs, invitging potential buyers and providing financial assistance to exporters for improving quality, packaging, brand promotion of products and for conducting market survey.
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