Summary
From January to August 2007, exports increased 13.6% and the imports 3.6%, originating a reduction in the deficit of the Trade Balance of 9.7%.
In this period, exports of Capital goods rose 30.4% and the exports of Transport equipment and accessories rose 28.9%. On the other hand, imports of Food and beverages grew 22.3%, 16.4% in imports of Transport equipment and accessories and 15% in imports of Industrial supplies. The category of Fuels and lubricants decreased 9.2% in imports and 16.8% in exports.