10.03.2014 08:34:04

Finland Trade Deficit Narrows In January

(RTTNews) - Finland's merchandise trade deficit narrowed in January, figures from the Finnish Customs showed Monday.

The total trade deficit fell to EUR 465 million from EUR 565 million in December. A year ago, the shortfall was EUR 385 million.

The country recorded a deficit for the second straight month. In November, Finland registered a surplus of EUR 160 million.

Exports declined 9 percent year-on-year in January, while imports dropped 7 percent.