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EU March Trade Surplus Crashes to €7.8 bn

5/20/2026

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EU recorded a €7.8 billion goods-trade surplus in March 2026, far below the €34.1 billion surplus in March 2025.
Eurozone exports fell 5.5% to €265.3 billion while imports rose 4.4% to €257.4 billion in March 2026.
Chemicals surplus fell from €41.8 billion in March 2025 to €18.9 billion in March 2026.
Machinery surplus declined from €17.6 billion in March 2025 to €9.7 billion in March 2026.
Energy sector posted a €25.3 billion deficit in March 2026, widening from €19.7 billion in February 2026.

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EU recorded a €7.8 billion goods-trade surplus in March 2026, far below the €34.1 billion surplus in March 2025.
Eurozone exports fell 5.5% to €265.3 billion while imports rose 4.4% to €257.4 billion in March 2026.
Chemicals surplus fell from €41.8 billion in March 2025 to €18.9 billion in March 2026.
Machinery surplus declined from €17.6 billion in March 2025 to €9.7 billion in March 2026.
Energy sector posted a €25.3 billion deficit in March 2026, widening from €19.7 billion in February 2026.