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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.

Rising exports drive 16.6 pct contraction of February trade deficit

Greece’s trade deficit fell by 16.6 percent in February, shrinking further compared to January’s decline of 14.8 percent, according to data from the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) released on Thursday.

Athens identifies drivers for growth as it draws up strategy for next years

One of the integral parts of the final review of Greece’s third programme is a growth plan that the authorities will have to agree with eurozone partners and will act as the country’s own policy compass outside the regular supervision by official creditors.

Trade deficit falls by 14.8 pct in January on sharp rise in exports

Greece’s trade deficit fell substantially by 14.8 percent in January compared to a decline of 0.8 percent in December according to data from the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) released on Friday.

Trade deficit falls by 0.8 pct in December, total imports outpace exports for 2017

Greece’s trade deficit fell by 0.8 percent in December, slowing from November’s decline of 11.5 percent according to data from the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) released on Wednesday.