ANALYSIS OF FOREIGN TRADE ZAPORIZHYA REGION WITH THE EUROPEAN UNION

Abstract

Abstract. The modern economy of Ukraine should be considered an integral part of the
global economic system. At this stage, enhanced the role of regional units in the intensification
of foreign economic relations.
Zaporizhya region is one of the leading export-oriented regions of Ukraine. The structure of
foreign trade Zaporizhya region clearly reflect general trends in international trade in Ukraine
as a whole.
Analyzing the geographical and commodity structure of foreign trade in the Zaporizhya region
of the EU may be noted that for the first 9 months of 2013 there has been a general decline
in export and import activities. But the balance of trade Zaporizhya region with the EU remains
positive.
Trends decline in foreign trade Zaporizhya region with the EU, clearly reflecting the general
trend of foreign trade of Ukraine with the EU. This is due to several reasons and factors that are
equally valid, both at the state and regional level.
Key words: Foreign trade, the region, exports, imports, trade balance, Trends, Analysis.