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February 2019: exports at a new high
As in January, exports also increased in February 2019, seasonally adjusted 2.3 percent (real: + 1.3 percent). This continued the positive trend in exports recorded since September 2018. Meanwhile, after two strong months of growth, imports slipped into negative territory in February (- 1.2 percent, real: - 3.0 percent), but remained in terms of turnover, clearly above the 17 billion franc mark. The trade balance showed one Surplus of 2.0 billion Swiss francs.Sales of chemical-pharmaceutical products made the biggest contribution Post; Their exports grew by 3.9 percent (+ CHF 356 million). at the same time With 9.5 ... (full story)