Greece trade deficit surges 21.7% in September; nine-month gap narrows 1.5%

Greece's September trade deficit widened 21.7% year-on-year as imports (+15.5%) outpaced exports (+11.6%), reversing the prior trend of narrowing. The nine-month cumulative deficit fell 1.5%, indicating a recent deterioration in external balance. This suggests weakening competitiveness or domestic demand pull, with implications for current account and growth outlook.

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