Prices for raw materials are at record highs.

产品原料价格上涨已创历史新高。

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Commodity exporters were thriving, thanks to high prices for raw materials.

由于原材料价格的高企，大宗商品的出口商赚了个盆满钵满。

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But analysts believe this is unlikely to translate into less demand for raw materials.

不过，分析人士认为这应该不会导致原材料需求降低。

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The Russian president says budget plans should be based on conservative estimates of future prices for raw materials.

VOA: standard.2009.05.25

(Speaking) Mikhail Khodorkovsky, the imprisoned Kremlin critic and former head of the Yukos Oil Company, in a recent op-ed column, said Russia's demand for skills in fundamental and applied sciences is declining in light of the appetite for raw materials and corruption.

VOA: standard.2010.02.03

But if commodity demand is any indicator, the China dragon is still hungry for raw materials.

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They paid too much for raw materials, and charged too little for finished goods.

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As China's demand for raw materials continues its economic and industrial operation will expand throughout the continent.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Center For Security Policy