Romania's trade deficit, sixth-largest in the EU

Trade deficit widened to €10.8 billion, compared to €9.7 billion in H1 2007, Eurostat data show. The deficit increased in spite of a 18 percent growth rate for exports, higher compared to the 15 percent increase in imports. 

In H1, Romania exported goods worth €16.7 billion, some €2.5 bln higher year-on-year. Imports amounted to €27.5 billion, compared to €23.9 bln in H1 2007. (NewsIn)