Exports are growing twice faster than imports

Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski stated that data from the State Statistical Office regarding imports and exports for September of this year show the largest move ever recorded between the two—in favor of exports. Exports are growing at a rate of 22–23 percent, while imports are increasing at a rate of 8–9 percent — all this, he emphasized, occurring amidst the most severe energy crisis in history. According to him, the gap between imports and exports in the third quarter of this year is 85–86 million euros smaller compared to the third quarter of last year.

“Yesterday, the State Statistical Office released some very significant figures and data—specifically, the import-export data for September, representing our trade exchange with the rest of the world. What stands out is the largest gap ever recorded between exports and imports; in September, exports grew by 22–23 percent (in euro terms), while imports increased by 8–9 percent (in euro terms)—all this during what is historically the worst energy crisis. You are aware of the prices of petroleum products. In short, our exports are growing much faster than our imports,” Mickoski said in response to a journalist’s question during a visit to Pirava. According to him, an analysis of the third quarter of this year reveals that the gap between imports and exports was 85–86 million euros smaller than in the third quarter of the previous year.

This means that more foreign currency is entering the country. It is yet another piece of data—one that is, unfortunately for the opposition, unwelcome news. They want this gap to widen; they want as much foreign currency as possible to flow out of the country. But—to their dismay, yet to the benefit of the citizens—this Government is working and delivering results. These results are reflected in the figures, rather than through the lens of mere political maneuvering, fabrications, and the lies they propagate,” said Prime Minister Mickoski, when asked for his stance on the latest import and export data released by the State Statistical Office.