The first estimates of euro area balance showed a €19.4 bn surplus in trade in goods with the rest of the world in September 2025, compared with + €12.9 bn in September 2024. The euro area exports of goods to the rest of the world in September 2025 were €256.6 bn, an increase of 7.7% compared with September 2024 (€238.2 bn). Imports from the rest of the world stood at €237.1 bn, a rise of 5.3% compared with September 2024 (€225.3 bn). In September 2025, the euro area balance showed a substantial improvement compared to August 2025, with the overall surplus increasing from €1.9 bn to €19.4 bn. This notable growth was ... (full story)