Used car imports drop for the first time in 10 years
Exports, imports drop unexpectedly
6.7% increase in exports puts an end to downward trend
Industry, services drive growth
Wallis Automotive Europe signs exclusive deal
Impressive trade surplus in annual comparison
Deterioration of foreign trade balance stops in July.
Second reading cuts figure by EUR 68 bn.
Surplus on external trade was EUR 556 mn in June.
Import growth unexpectedly declines.
The surplus on external trade in goods was halved in 12 months.
Shrinkage of surplus seems to have stopped.
Two thirds of imported cars more than 10 yrs old.
Is this just a fluke?
Imports rise fast.
Stats office revises data.
Lowest figure of the last 7 yrs recorded.
Vehicle importers association makes upbeat projection.
Consumption rises, while power generation drops.
Worst since 2010.