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Dynamika importu i eksportu głównych surowców wtórnych
Import and export trends in main secondary raw materials

Author(s): Magdalena Marczyk, Paweł Bartoszczuk
Subject(s): Socio-Economic Research
Published by: Główny Urząd Statystyczny
Keywords: export; import; export dynamics; recyclable materials

Summary/Abstract: The objective of the study was the dynamic import and export of some secondary raw materials in years 1997–2008. The influence of the gross domestic product on the import and export volume of secondary raw materials was also analyzed. The data presented in this article have been prepared on the basis of the yearbook "Environment Protection" published by Central Statistical Office of Poland. The positive correlation between value of the gross domestic product and the volume of following material export: plastics, waste paper and cardboard waste, textile waste has been found. The influence of the gross domestic product on the volume of import cullet was observed. The decrease of import and export volume of rubber scrap was reported. The negative correlation between value of the gross domestic product and volume of export of metallic raw materials has been found.

  • Issue Year: 55/2010
  • Issue No: 12
  • Page Range: 41-49
  • Page Count: 9
  • Language: Polish