Russia became the largest importer of Ukrainian goods

Exports of goods to Russia grew by 54.4 per cent.

Exports of goods from Ukraine in January and February 2017, compared with the same period of 2016 has increased by 32.7%.

According to the State statistics service.

Note that there is an increase of more than $ 1.5 billion in total exports to $ 6.2 billion. The import of goods increased by 22.1%. A negative trade balance decreased during this period 423 million dollars.

It is reported that the export of goods to EU countries grew 16.2%, and to CIS countries – by 49.9%. Just this period the EU accounted for 38.9% of exports to the CIS and 14.5%. “It is significant that exports to Russia rose 54.4 per cent and amounted to 576 million dollars – Russia bought most among all countries is 9.2%.

The largest buyers of Ukrainian products in this period were India – 531 million, 414 million and Poland 401 million,” – noted in the message.

In the 2 months leading sector for export was agriculture – about 40%. Ukraine exported grain, fats, oils and finished products. It is also important in the export structure is a steel – 24.6 per cent.

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