Free-trade zone exports reach $797m

Egyptian free-trade zone's dealings with foreign markets increased in the third quarter of FY 2004-2005, a Central Bank of Egypt report said yesterday.

Total exports amounted to $797 million during the third quarter compared to $670 million in the second quarter.

The report added that imports during the third quarter reached $1.9 billion compared to $763 million in the second quarter of the same year.