The Statistical Service of Cyprus reported last week that the trade deficit was €3.165,5 mn in January - September 2017 compared to €3.003,4 mn in the corresponding period of 2016.
Total imports in January - September 2017 amounted to €5.434,4 mn as compared to €5.085,3 mn in January - September 2016. Total exports were €2.268,9 mn compared to €2.081,9 mn in January - September 2016.
Cystat said that total exports of domestically produced goods, excluding stores and provisions, in the first nine months of the year were €909,7 mn compared to €649,6 mn in the same period of 2016.
Total domestic exports of industrial products in January - September 2017 were €824,1 mn compared to €556,9 mn in January - September 2016.
Total domestic exports of agricultural products in January - September 2017 were €80,6 mn compared to €84,0 mn in January - September 2016.
Source: Famagusta Gazette