Imports rose more than exports

In the first quarter, the value of exports in euros was 3.4, the value of imports in euros was 3.9 percent higher than in the same period of last year, and the 2.097 billion euros in foreign trade surplus was 54 million euros less than in last year, according to a first estimate of the Central Statistical Office (KSH).

In March, exports decreased by 3.8, imports decreased by 1.1 percent, compared to the same period of last year. The turnover was affected by the fact that in March there were two fewer working days than a year before. (MTI)