The charts illustrate the quantity of exports to multiple global locations through a port in Holland over a ten-year period, and the change of taxes at those locations.
Regarding volume of exports, there was an overall increase in the total tonnes transported through the port, from 17150 million in 2002 to 18600 million in 2012. However, in most areas the opposite pattern was noticed. For example, the amount of goods arriving in Europe fell to 6400 million (the highest area) while the USA (the second highest area) dropped from 4200 million to 3900 million. China and Latin America minimally decreased to 2300 million and 1500 million respectively. Meanwhile, Asia Pacific and Australasia observed a triple rise to 2550 million and 2300 million. The ‘other’ area remained stable at 350 million.
Turning to taxation, there was growth in areas that declined in exports. China and Latin America raised their taxes to 2%, while Europe grew from 5% to 8%. The USA was an exception where a decrease to 2% was noticed. In growth areas, Asia Pacific dipped from 5% to 2% while a quadruple drop to 1% was recorded in Australasia. The ‘other’ area followed its pattern in volume of goods as tax was kept at 2%.
In conclusion, there was a clear connection between the amount of exports and taxation.