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Fiber-optic cable manufacturers claimed a gross profit of more than 18% in 2006. U.S. foreign trade exploded to a total of 118 countries, with the total export value up 36%. Shipments went to 114 countries: Mexico ($142M), followed by Canada ($88M). At the other end, the value of U.S. imported fiber optic merchandise reached almost half a billion dollars from 50 countries; a 45% increase. The top importing countries were Mexico ($245M), followed by China ($71M), and Japan ($39M). A complete report with 10 years of statistics and projections to 2008 is offered for sale.
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