41.   Apple, a strong performer in the educational market, has been selling its products through an independent distributor mainly to Burmese primary schools, Kelly said.

42.   Other strong performers included food, fabricated metals, paper, printing and publishing, and professional and scientific equipment.

43.   The bureau cited imports of transport vessels as the main reason for the climb, overshadowing falls in previous strong performers such as civil aircraft and telecommunications equipment.

44.   The computer firm, a strong performer in the educational market, has been selling its products through an independent distributor mainly to Burmese primary schools, Kelly said.