The foreign trade surplus of the euro zone has increased

The foreign trade surplus of the euro zone has increased in September, thanks to increase of export growth.

According to the the first estimate, the 18-member euro zone's trade surplus with the rest of the world, incresaed to 18.5 billion In September, from last year September’s 10.8 billion euros.

In August the foreign trade surplus of the euro zone was 8.6 billion, compared to the previous year’s 7.2 billion euros. Exports increased by 9 percent in September, while imports increased by 4 percent, compared to a year before. (MTI)