The FINANCIAL — In 2009, deficit of foreign trade in goods and services improved by USD 11,926.9 million and made up USD 1,380.7 million as compared with 2008, the State Statistics Committee said.
According to the State Statistics Committee, in 2009, foreign trade turnover was USD 99,828.1 million, having decreased by USD 70,870.9 million or 41.5%, as compared with 2008.
The trading volume with the CIS countries shrank by USD 24,079.7 million or 38.9% to USD 37,755.0 million, as compared with 2008.
As Ukrainian News earlier reported, in January-September 2009, deficit of foreign trade in goods and services worsened by USD 607.8 million to USD 1,079.5 million, as compared with January-September 2008.
In 2008, imports of goods exceeded exports by USD 18,531.9 million.
In 2008, exports of services exceeded imports by USD 5,047.4 million.
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