In May 2018, exports growth surged 50.2% y/y to record high US$ 323.3mn, imports were up 25.1% y/y to US$ 802.6mn and the trade deficit widened 12.4% y/y to US$ 479.3mn, according to GeoStat’s preliminary figures. In 5M18, trade deficit was up 20.9% to US$ 2.3bn as exports increased 28.0% y/y to US$ 1.3bn and imports were up 23.3% y/y to US$ 3.6bn. Detailed foreign trade statistics will be available on June 19, 2018.
Source : G&T
