(ANSA) – SKOPJE – The total value of exported goods from the Republic of Macedonia in period January-August 2017 amounted to EUR 3,19 billion, a 14.1% increase compared to the same period last year, while the value of imported goods in the same period was EUR 4,33 billion, or 9.9% more than the same period last year, says the State Statistical Office.

The trade deficit in the same period was EUR 1,14 billion. According to Mia press agency, the most important trade partners of the Republic of Macedonia were Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Serbia and Bulgaria. (ANSA).