How exports matter : trade patterns over development stages

Overseas demand for UK manufacturing exports sinks to five-year low / Cutlery exports up by 4.6pc to $45.78 in nine months / Seafood exports grew 8.15 percent in 9 months / Exports still largely confined to few products, regions, admits commerce minister / PM lauds 9.38pc textiles exports surge in nine months / At $437.4 billion, exports of goods top last year's level / Exports to Europe rise 10pc in July-February / Rural manufacturing exports linked to innovation / Fundamental changes in Russian trade routes affect at least 40% of exports and imports / PM seeks strategy to boost exports to $60 billion in 5 years