Armenia’s foreign trade turnover totaled $469.8 mln (AMD 193 bln) in August 2012 increasing by 9,1% compared to the same period in 2011, according to updated statistical data.

Export amounted to $119.3 mln (AMD 49 bln) in August 2012, increasing by 0,8%. , while 12% decrease was recorded in import bringing it to $$350.5 mln. (AMD 144 bln), the RA National Statistical Service reported.

The negative balance of foreign trade turnover amounted to $1 764,4 mln (AMD 704,4 bln) in January-August 2012, as compared with the same period in 2011.