The total value of Greek exports in the first quarter of 2024 amounted to 12.3 billion euros, compared to 13.85 billion during the same period in 2023, according to Greece’s statistical authority ELSTAT.
This marked an 11% decline in euros, causing a rise in the country’s trade deficit, which reached 7.97 billion euros, compared to 7.33 billion during the same period in 2023, marking an increase of 8.7% in euros.
Amid international uncertainty and armed conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine in 2023, Greek exports continued to decline, ending the year with an 8.5% drop.
Imports in March amounted to 6.6946 billion euros, compared to 7.4436 billion, marking a 10.1% decrease in euros. The value of imports excluding petroleum products decreased by 297.3 million euros, or 5.4%, while excluding both petroleum products and ships decreased by 307.8 million euros, or 5.6%, compared to March 2023.
The total value of imports during the January-March 2024 period amounted to 20.301,9 billion euros, compared to 21.186,4 during the same period in 2023, marking a decrease of 4.2% in euros.
The trade deficit for March 2024 stood at 2.411,2 billion in March 2023, registering a decrease of 7.0% in euros.
Source: tovima.com
στο Google News και μάθετε πρώτοι όλες τις ειδήσειςLatest News
Economist: Greece Included in the Best Performing Economies in 2024
Meanwhile, Northern European countries disappoint, with sluggish performances from the United Kingdom and Germany.
EasyJet Expands Its Routes from Athens
The airline’s two new routes will be to London Luton and Alicante and they will commence in summer 2025.
Capital Link Forum Highlights Greece’s Economic Resurgence; Honors BoG Gov Stournaras
Capital Link Hellenic Leadership Award recipient, Bank of Greece Gov. Yannis Stournaras, an ex-FinMin, was lauded for his pivotal role during Greece’s economic recovery
Tourist Spending in Greece Up by 14%, Visa Card Analysis Shows
Greece’s capital Athens emerged as the most popular destination, recording a 17% increase in transactions with Visa cards, surpassing even the cosmopolitan island of Mykonos.
Inflation in Greece Unchanged at 2.4% in Nov. 2024
The general consumer price index (CPI) posted a 0.4% decrease in November compared to the previous month
2024 Christmas Holidays: Extended Shop Hours Schedule
The 2024 Christmas Holidays extended shop hours schedule commences on Thursday, December 12 and runs until the end of the year.
ELSTAT: Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Down in October
The number of employed individuals reached 4,284,694, an increase of 67,723 compared to October 2023 (+1.6%) and 22,002 compared to September 2024 (+0.5%).
Greek PM’s Chief Economic Adviser Resigns
In the post on his Facebook page, Patelis did not disclose the reasons that led him to step down.
“Masdar Invests in the people of Greece and in the vision of TERNA ENERGY”
Four messages from the CEO of Masdar, the Arab renewable energy giant, after its acquisition of 70% of TERNA ENERGY
Lloyd’s List Greek Shipping Awards 2024: Honors for leading companies and personalities in the Greek shipping sector
20 awards presented at the 21st annual Lloyd's List Greek Shipping Awards
![Χειμερινή εξοχική κατοικία: Οι Ελληνες γυρνούν την πλάτη παρά την πτώση των τιμών [γραφήματα]](https://www.ot.gr/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Capture-19-90x90.jpg)
![Χρηματιστήριο Λονδίνου: Στέρεψαν οι δημόσιες εγγραφές – Πού το ξεπέρασε το ΧΑ [γραφήματα]](https://www.ot.gr/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ftse100.jpg)
