Figure 1.14 shows that processing and assembling activities have experienced an export growth contraction since the second quarter of 2011. In these types of exports, import content is very high; China generally provides only assembling services while foreign suppliers provide raw materials, parts or components under a contractual arrangement for subsequent re-exportation of the processed products. Imports from China that are for processing and assembling have been declining since early 2011 (see figure 1.15). Imports of equipment used for processing and assembling activities are fluctuating, and growth has mainly been negative.