It was once a busy fishing port, but the trade declined during the 20th century.

Before 1988, trade between the two nations had declined steadily since 1984.

From 1960 to 1980, trade in the docks declined to almost nothing.

It is widely used to describe the periods of history when economic trade and investment between countries decline.

"So as time went on, the equipment got less efficient, and trade declined."

As a result, economies worldwide slowed and international trade declined.

However, this trade declined sharply by the start of the 19th century.

This continued until the 1960s when the trade declined.

If westerly trade has declined, prospects to the east are bright.

However, trade declined because of continual war with neighboring nations.