Cyprus’ trade deficit shrank by 6.5% in the first seven months, to €2.4bn, mainly on a strong increase in exports which outstripped imports, the statistical service said.
Total exports rose 54%, to €2.8bn, year compared with the respective period last year, Cystat said in a statement on Wednesday.
Total imports rose 18%, to €5.2bn. The value of exports and imports excluding ships and aircraft was €1.7bn and €4.1bn respectively in the first seven months of 2018, compared to €1.3bn and €3.6bn the previous year.
Exports to and imports from other European Union members rose in January to July an annual 7.4% and 8.6% to €715.4m and €3.1bn respectively, Cystat said. Those from third countries rose 81%, to €916.8m, and €552.8m.
Source: Cyprus Mail