Greece’s trade deficit posted a 18.7% rise in November 2024, as a percentage increase in imports and a decrease in exports was recorded, ELSTAT said on Thursday.
The trade deficit in November amounted to 3.18 billion euros against €2.68 billion in November 2023. According to the Hellenic Statistical Authority’s report, the total value of imports in November amounted to €7.2 billion compared to €6.98 billion in November 2023, recording an increase of 3.2%.
The corresponding value excluding oil products in November 2024 posted a rise of €256.6 million or 4.9% and the value excluding oil products and ships in November 2024 grew €258.7 million or 5.% year-on-year.
The total value of exports in November amounted to €4.02 billion in comparison with €4.3 billion in November 2023, recording a drop of 6.5%.
Excluding oil products in November they rose by €157.5 million or 5.2% and the corresponding value excluding oil products and ships recorded an increase of €173.8 million or 5.8% from November 2023.