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Ukraine's trade deficit widens to $18.5 billion in Jan-June, statistics show

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KYIV (Reuters) -Ukraine's trade deficit widened to $18.5 billion in the first six months of the year, compared with a deficit of $12.4 billion in the same period of 2024, the state statistics service

Ukraine's Trade Deficit Reaches $18.5 Billion in First Half of 2024

Ukraine's Trade Deficit Overview

KYIV (Reuters) -Ukraine's trade deficit widened to $18.5 billion in the first six months of the year, compared with a deficit of $12.4 billion in the same period of 2024, the state statistics service said on Thursday.

Comparison with Previous Year

(Reporting by Yuliia Dysa, Editing by William Maclean)

Key Takeaways

  • Ukraine's trade deficit reached $18.5 billion in the first half of 2024.
  • The deficit increased from $12.4 billion in the same period last year.
  • State statistics service provided the data.
  • Comparison highlights significant economic changes.
  • Reported by Yuliia Dysa, edited by William Maclean.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was Ukraine's trade deficit in the first half of 2024?
Ukraine's trade deficit widened to $18.5 billion in the first six months of the year.
How does the current trade deficit compare to last year?
The deficit increased from $12.4 billion in the same period of 2024.
What organization provided the trade statistics?
The state statistics service of Ukraine reported the trade deficit figures.

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