KIEV, Sept. 25 – The deficit of Ukraine’s foreign trade in commodities in 2007 may rise by 20-23% over 2006, to $8-8.2 billion, whereas in 2008 the deficit of foreign trade in commodities and services is expected to fall to $3.7-3.8 billion, said Economy Minister Anatoliy Kinakh.

He said the foreign trade surplus might be reduced in 2008 due to an increase in competitive strength of Ukrainian products.