Exports rise 5.99% in September, trade deficit narrows to $2.72 billion

Imports declined 19.6%, leaving a trade deficit of $2.72 billion, data released by the commerce and industry ministry showed. Trade deficit narrowed from $11.67 billion in September 2019 and $6.77 billion in August 2020.Exports in September 2019 were $26.02 billion.