Trade deficit contracted by 9.6 times in 2009

Ukraine's trade deficit decreased by 9.6 times in 2009 to $1 bn 380.7 mln against $13 bn 307.6 mln in 2008. Negative balance of trade in goods in 2009 was $5 bn 732.7 mln, and positive balance of trade in services was $4 bn 352 mln against $18 bn 580.9 mln and $5 bn 273.3 mln respectively in 2008.