KIEV, March 29 - The government is forecasting a foreign trade deficit this year of $1.903 billion, where it had earlier projected a surplus of $1.836 billion, according to an amended report for the cabinet of ministers and published on the parliamentary website.

The export of goods and services this year is expected to grow by 15.1% and imports by 14.4%. Exports are now expected to be worth $62.47 billion and imports $64.373 billion, changed from the previously forecast $65.079 billion and $63.243 billion, respectively.