LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
In September, the trade balance registered a US$566 millions surplus. Total exports amounted to US$ 2,408 million, a 3.9% increase compared to the previous month, reported the Central Reserve Bank (BCR).
The Central Reserve Bank explained that the increase in the trade balance is a consequence of the 4.5% increase in prices.
Meanwhile, import totals were US$ 1,842 million, a 6.1% increase from August. The purchase of consumer goods were US$ 368 millions; supplies totaled US$ 942 million and capital goods US$ 522 million.
In September, terms of trade increased 3.7% from August, and 25.2 compared to December 2008.
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