Summary
In the first quarter of 2008, exports increased by 5.0% and imports by 12.1%, comparing to the same period in the previous year. Trade Balance deficit increased by 4.5% compared with the homologous period.
During this period, Fuels and lubricants had a increased in both flows. In exports, one can underline the increase in Food and beverages. In contrast, in imports one can highlight the increase in Transport equipment.