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Euro area international trade in goods surplus €9.9 bn
The first estimates of euro area balance showed a €9.9 bn surplus in trade in goods with the rest of the world in April 2025, compared with + €13.6 bn in April 2024. The euro area exports of goods to the rest of the world in April 2025 were €243.0 billion, a decrease of 1.4% compared with April 2024 (€246.5 bn). Imports from the rest of the world stood at €233.1 bn, a rise of 0.1% compared with April 2024 (€232.9 bn). In April 2025, the euro area balance declined significantly compared to March 2025, with the total surplus dropping from €37.3 billion to €9.9 bn. This decrease was mainly driven by a ... (full story)