In January, the total inflow of foreign direct investments (FDI) amounted to EUR 56.32 million, while outflows from the country reached EUR 34.51 million, according to preliminary data from the Central Bank (CBCG).
The net inflow of foreign direct investments, which is the difference between inflows and outflows, was EUR 21.81 million, a decrease of 62.86% compared to the same month last year.
“The total inflow of FDI is 34.49% lower compared to the same period last year,” the report stated.
Outflows from the country due to residents’ investments abroad amounted to EUR 12.61 million, while the withdrawal of funds by non-residents invested in Montenegro reached EUR 21.9 million.
FDI inflows in the form of equity investments amounted to EUR 38.2 million, making up 67.83% of the total. Of this, EUR 30.05 million was invested in real estate, while EUR 8.15 million went into enterprises and banks.
FDI inflows in the form of intercompany debt were EUR 17.42 million, a 45.4% decrease compared to January of the previous year. The remaining 1.25% was related to other investments.
