The Euro area reported a €14.2 billion surplus in the trade of goods with the rest of the world in July 2026, marking an increase from the €10.7 billion surplus recorded in July 2025.
Exports of goods to the rest of the world reached €276.0 billion in July, representing a 9.0% rise compared to the €253.3 billion recorded in July 2025. Imports from the rest of the world rose 7.9% to €261.8 billion, up from €242.6 billion during the same month the previous year.
The July surplus of €14.2 billion is an increase from the €7.2 billion recorded in June 2026. This growth was largely supported by higher surpluses in chemicals and related products, food and drink, and other manufactured goods, though these gains were partially offset by a decline in the surplus for machinery and vehicles.
Between January and July 2026, the euro area recorded a trade surplus of €17.0 billion, a significant decrease from the €92.8 billion surplus seen during the same period in 2025. During these first seven months, exports grew by 1.2% to €1,763.6 billion, while imports rose 5.8% to €1,746.6 billion. Intra-euro area trade also increased by 5%, reaching €1,654.0 billion.
Within the wider European Union, the trade surplus with the rest of the world for July 2026 was €8.0 billion, compared to €9.8 billion in July 2025. Extra-EU exports rose 7.8% to €247.1 billion, while imports increased by 9.0% to €239.1 billion.
