External trade increased for both flows in March

Seasonally adjusted merchandise trade for March 2006 shows exports increased from €7.1bn to €7.5bn (+5%), while imports increased from €5.08bn to €5.14bn (+1%) relative to February 2006.

February’s trade in turn shows exports decreased significantly from €8.2bn to €7.1bn (-13%) and imports increased from €4.9bn to €5.1bn (+3%) relative to January 2006.