Imports. The trade deficit constitutes a permanent source of concern for the long-term growth prospects and the competitiveness of the economy, as it increased in July (6.6%) and also in January-July 2024 (9.6%). The total value of imports in the first seven months of this year amounted to 49.35 billion euros against €48.16 billion last year.
The Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry (EBEA) signed a memorandum of understanding with the Federation of Shenzhen Commerce (FSC) on Friday, aiming at the strengthening of trade and economic cooperation between Greek and Chinese businesses, during a meeting that brought together EBEA head Ioannis Bratakos with Lin Hui and Chloe Ku, the FSC’s president and vice president, respectively.