Lithuania's foreign trade deficit increased in April from a year ago, figures from the statistical office showed on Tuesday.
The trade deficit rose to €606.9 million ($702 million) in April from €567.7 million in the corresponding month last year. In March, the shortfall was €558.7 million.
On an annual basis, exports climbed 18.2% in April, and imports also logged a sharp growth of 16.4%.
Separate official data showed that producer price inflation in Lithuania eased slightly to 12.8% in May from 13.1% in April. Manufacturing prices grew 13.2%, and those for mining and quarrying increased 5.5%.
