Exports up 22.9% yr-on-yr in March, imports up 38.8%

(ANSA) - ROME, MAY 17 - Italian exports rose 22.9% year-on-year in March, while imports were up an annual 38.8%, ISTAT said Tuesday.
    In monthly terms, the rises were 1.7% and 1.3% respectively over February, the stats agency said.
    Italy showed a trade deficit of 84 million euros in March compared to a surplus of 5,190 million in the same month last year, ISTAT said.
    The energy deficit, at 8,065 million, was up from 2,794 million a year previously.
    Export to Russia fell an annual 50.9% in March, ISTAT said.
    (ANSA).