But it still contains a large amount of oil, which forms animal fat and heat, and thus makes up for part of its deficiency in carbohydrates.
Timber makes up 59% of the imports, and coal and ships each about 30% of the exports.
Tea makes up nearly one-half of the imports, the other commodities being silks, cottons, hides and wool; while cottons and other manufactured wares constitute considerably over 50% of the exports.
Both are used by the manufacturer, but the exterior portion, which makes up by far the greater bulk, is much the more valuable.
Limestone is by far the largest element, and with granite makes up two-thirds of the total value.