Exports increased by 40 percent, the most exported wine

The export of agricultural and food products in the first six months increased by 40 percent or 9,7 million euros, compared to the same period last year, while imports were slightly lower, around 220 thousand euros, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development announced. that the net effect in the foreign trade exchange of agricultural products reached ten million euros, while the coverage of imports by exports in the first six months amounted to 16,32 percent and is 4,6 percent higher than in the same period last year," the statement said. The export of agricultural products in June amounted to 11,6 million euros. The highest export growth was recorded in wine, 28 percent, meat products 26 percent, and beer 16,9 percent. Compared to the same period last year, the export of tobacco and tobacco products decreased by EUR 1,4 million, as well as other alcoholic beverages. is the decline in the import of live animals, fresh fish, milk and dairy products, carbonated soft drinks and tobacco products," said the Ministry. At the same time, as they added, the import of fresh meat, live trees and so-called various food products - various sauces, ice creams, concentrates for household use and others - is growing. "The structure of the products that are mainly imported has been the same for years. These are, first of all, fresh pork, carbonated drinks, milk and milk products, cereal-based products (toasts, tea cakes), products of the mill industry and so-called miscellaneous food products ", stated from the Ministry. The value of fruit and vegetable imports is lower than in the same period last year. At the same time, the export of fruits and vegetables is also lower. The main partners, both in import and export, are still the signatory countries of the Central European Free Trade Agreement (CEFTA) and the EU. Serbia is still the most important foreign trade partner of Montenegro.

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