Despite some damage to the oil wells, petroleum production exceeds domestic needs, and exports should begin again soon.
Commerce Department data show clearly that exports begin to rise two years after the dollar begins to lose value.
Their export began only after Japan lowered its tariff barriers in the 1960s.
These exports began to decrease in the 1980s, and today are no longer handled by the Port.
Argentina's exports of forestry products began in the 1990s.
Argentine goods became more attractive and exports began to increase, especially for high-value-added products.
In Venezuela, exports have begun to slip, further tightening global oil supplies.
Gas production and export began on 20 December 2005.
These exports are already beginning to grow, coming chiefly from Brazil and Mexico.
In 1981 exports to the European market began.