Georgia’s exports up 3 per cent in February

TBILISI(BPI)- Georgia’s foreign trade turnover in January-February tumbled by 12% compared to the same period of last year to $ 1.654 billion. In the first two months of the year, exports amounted to $ 495 million that is  6.8% less, while imports fell by 14.1% to $ 1.159 billion.

Georgia’s negative trade balance made  $ 665 million that is 40.2% of total turnover.

In February exports rose 3% to $ 270 million, while imports tumbled 12% to $ 618 million.

The National Statistical Office will publish the  detailed data on foreign trade on March 19.

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