Exports from Chernihiv region exceed $1 billion

Over the ten months of the year, the export of goods from Chernihiv region increased by 6% compared to the corresponding period last year, and the trade turnover of regional enterprises with foreign partners exceeded $1 billion.

"In January-October this year, the trade turnover of regional enterprises with foreign partners from 132 world countries amounted to $1.005 billion. The export of goods grew by 6.1% (up to $636.4 million) with a positive balance of 267.8 million," the press service of the Chernihiv Regional State Administration reports.

The major exports were grain crops (with a share of over 45% in overall exports), prepared food (more than 12%), wood and wood products (almost 8%), paper and cardboard (about 7%), footwear (4%), machinery and equipment (4%).

Shipments of goods to the EU countries increased by almost 20% and accounted for 42% of exports.

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