In March 2016, exports of goods decreased by 3.9% and imports of goods declined by 0.8% vis-à-vis March 2015 (+0.9% and +4.8% respectively, in February 2016). Excluding Fuels and lubricants, exports decreased by 1.3% and imports increased by 2.8% (+3.1% and +7.3% respectively in February 2016).
Trade balance deficit recorded a year-on-year increase of EUR 133 million in March 2016 and trade balance deficit excluding Fuels and lubricants increased by EUR 185 million.
In the 1st quarter 2016, exports of goods decreased by 2.0% and imports of goods increased by 1.0%, when compared with the 1st quarter 2015.