Greek trade deficit fell by 9.8 pct in January this year, as exports's growth was more than four times the growth rate of imports, Hellenic Statistical Authority said in a report on Monday.

Greek trade deficit shrank by 0.9 pct in June this year as exports grew 11.8 pct, double the growth rate of imports. However, the country's trade deficit grew 20.7 pct in the first half of 2017 compared with the same period last year, Hellenic Statistical Authority said on Monday.

ELSTAT just released statistics concerning Greece's trade deficit, that increased to 1.731 billion euros in June, compared to last June's 1.613 billion euro figure, marking a 7.4% rise.