Analyze the sentiment of this statement extracted from a financial news article. Provide your answer as either negative, positive, or neutral.
Text: In January-August 2009 , imports by sea in container , lorry , and trailer units fell by 27.7 % and exports by 28.6 % from the corresponding period in 2008 .
Answer:
In January-August 2009 , imports by sea in container , lorry , and trailer units fell by 27.7 % and exports by 28.6 % from the corresponding period in 2008 .