December 04, 2008

Ukrainian trade deficit nearly triples in 9 months of 2007

Ukrainian Journal Staff reported that Ukraine's foreign trade balance deficit in from January through September was estimated at USD 3.71 billion nearly three times the level seen in the same period last year.

Over the nine months, exports grew by 25.7% to USD 41.98 billion while imports rose by 31.2% to USD 45.69 billion.