Ukrainian foreign trade – January 2005

Ukrainian foreign trade – January 2005

According to data issued by the statistics office of Ukraine, the country's exports totaled $2.5 billion in January 2005, a 116% increase year on year. The country sent $570 million in exports to CIS countries, while $1.9 billion in goods went elsewhere around the globe. Leading importers of Ukrainian goods include Russia ($392 million, up 134% year on year), Turkey ($203.5 million, up 149%), Italy ($159 million, up 143%) and Germany ($111 million, up 47.81%). Ukraine's imports totaled $1.8 billion in the same period, a 104% increase year on year. CIS countries exported $950.7 million worth goods to Ukraine, while imports from elsewhere totaled $1.06 billion. The main exporters to Ukraine include Russia ($700.8 million, up 95% year on year), Turkmenistan ($200.4 million, up 104%) and Germany ($136 million, up 101%). The overall trade balance of the country in January 2005 represents a $681 million surplus.