Euro area trade surplus falls to under €8 billion in March

Euro area trade surplus falls to under €8 billion in March

The euro area’s trade in goods surplus with the rest of the world collapsed to €7.8 billion in March 2026, according to preliminary figures from Eurostat. This updated balance represents a massive contraction from the €34.1 billion surplus recorded during the corresponding month of March 2025. The shrinking international commerce balance was driven by a 5.5 per cent year-on-year drop in euro zone outbound shipments, which tumbled to €265.3 billi…

Sharp fall in eurozone trade surplus – €26 billion since March last year – reflects rise in oil prices

The Corner Analysis by Karsten Junius Higher oil prices are taking their toll on the eurozone’s trade balance. In March, the surplus fell by €3 billion compared with February and by €26 billion compared with March last year. Relatively weak exports in the eurozone’s main export sectors—machinery and vehicles, as well as chemicals and related products—also contributed to the decline in the trade surplus. The persistence of high commodity prices s…