In April 2017, exports remained working at the previous year's level, while imports rose by 2.3%. The export development was associated with a weak monthly result of the chemical-pharmaceutical division. The foreign trade balance fell to the lowest level in the past two years. Exports remained at the level of April 2016 (real: -3.8%) on working-day terms. On a seasonal basis, they fell by 1.5% compared to the previous month. Since the beginning of the year is a Slightly downward trend. Imports, on the other hand, Previous year's working day adjusted by 2.3%.