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From 1992 to 2003, the Fastest-Growing Markets
for SMEs Were China, Malaysia, and Ireland
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| Major Market Countries |
Percentage Change in SME Exports, 1992-2003
|
| China |
415.7
|
| Malaysia |
258.9
|
| Ireland |
227.3
|
| Brazil |
151.9
|
| Mexico |
128.6
|
| Hong Kong |
100.1
|
| Thailand |
95.0
|
| United Kingdom |
91.8
|
| Switzerland |
79.9
|
| Australia |
79.1
|
| Canada |
72.9
|
| Singapore |
69.8
|
| Belgium |
61.2
|
| Israel |
61.1
|
| Republic of Korea |
53.8
|
| Philippines |
44.5
|
| Netherlands |
44.0
|
| Germany |
35.8
|
| Spain |
17.2
|
| Taiwan |
9.1
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Notes: Values include only identifiable or "known" exports, i.e., 1992
& 2003 exports that can be linked to individual
companies utilizing information on U.S. export declarations. SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) are firms
with fewer than 500 employees.
Source: U.S. Department of Commerce, Exporter Database.
Prepared by the Office
of Trade & Industry Information, Manufacturing and Services,
International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce.