External Trade Tendencies of Georgia in January-August 2013

External Merchandise Trade turnover (excluding non-organized trade) of Georgia amounted to USD 6640 million in January-August 2013, 0.1 percent less from the same period of the previous year. Compared to January-August 2012, the value of export grew by 14 percent and reached USD 1761 million, while import decreased by 4 percent amounting to USD 4879 million. The trade deficit reached USD 3119 million and amounted to 47 percent of the total trade turnover. (Geostat)