1.   In practice, money from wool taxation was the main source of funds for the garrison, and this raised problems as wool exports declined.

2.   As high-technology exports decline in weight and increase in value, air cargo is supplanting the need for an outlet to the sea for foreign trade.

3.   A surge of toys from China helped push imports to a monthly record while exports declined.

4.   A surge of toys from China helped push imports to a monthly record in September while exports declined.

5.   But exports declined even faster.

6.   Exports also declined, although the bulk of that was in the volatile commercial aircraft industry.

7.   Exports are declining amid widening economic and market turmoil in Asia, the top destination for agricultural sales.

8.   Exports also declined for the four automakers, Nissan Motor Co., Mitsubishi Motors Corp., Honda Motor Co. and Mazda Motor Corp..

9.   Exports declined in part due to lower copper prices.

10.   Garments exports had been declining in recent months as competition with other countries with lower wages caused some apparel makers to shut down.