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Trade deficit drops by 0.6 pct in October with aggregate increase at 1.4 pct

Greece’s trade deficit edged down by 0.6 percent year-on-year (YoY) in October compared to a sharp increase of 39.1 percent in September, according to data from the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) released on Friday.

What Greece imports and why

By: Omaira Gill

It’s a point that is often touched upon regarding the makeup of Greece’s economy that the country imports far outweigh its exports, and have done so historically.

Trade deficit jumps by 39.1 pct in September and rises by 1.4 pct in 9-month period

Greece’s trade deficit jumped by 39.1 percent year-on-year (YoY) in September compared to an increase of 15.1 percent in August, according to data from the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) released on Wednesday.

Trade deficit grows by 15.1 pct in August and falls by 1.8 pct in 8-month period

Greece’s trade deficit grew by 15.1 percent year-on-year (YoY) in August compared to an increase of 34.5 percent in July, according to data from the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) released on Monday.

Trade deficit grows by 34.5 pct in July on continued import rises

Greece’s trade deficit grew by 34.5 percent year-on-year (YoY) in July compared to an increase of 30.9 percent in June, according to data from the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) released on Friday.

Eighteen core goods led exports during crisis, NBG study notes

By: Omaira Gill

A core group of 18 products made up the backbone of Greek exports during the crisis years, according to a study compiled by the National Bank of Greece (NBG).

Trade deficit down by 15.8 pct in May on reduced imports, higher exports

Greece’s trade deficit fell by 15.8 percent in May, picking up pace from April’s drop of 4.6 percent, according to data from the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) released on Friday.

Foreign investors positive on Greece but ease of doing business remains low

Greece’s business framework remains complex and lengthy, which could act as a deterrent to foreign investors, according to data presented as a recent business forum.

Trade deficit drops by 4.6 pct in April as export activity remains strong

Greece’s trade deficit fell by 4.6 percent in April, slowing from March’s contraction of 23.1 percent but continuing to fall, according to data from the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) released on Thursday.

Trade deficit falls by 23.1 pct in March on growing exports, falling imports

Greece’s trade deficit shrank by 23.1 percent in March, building momentum on February’s fall of 16.6 percent, according to data from the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) released on Tuesday.