The first estimates of euro area balance showed a €24.0 bn surplus in trade in goods with the rest of the world in February 2025, compared with + €21.7 bn in February 2024.
The euro area exports of goods to the rest of the world in February 2025 were €248.7 billion, an increase of 6.2% compared with February 2024 (€234.2 bn).
Imports from the rest of the world stood at €224.7 bn, a rise of 5.7% compared with February 2024 (€212.5 bn).
In February 2025, the euro area surplus rose significantly compared to January 2025, increasing from €0.8 bn to €24.0 bn. Compared to the same period last year, the surplus in the Chemicals sector saw a remarkable increase, from €19.2 bn to €30.3 bn. Meanwhile, sectors such as Machineries & Vehicles and Other Manufactured Goods experienced a slight decrease compared to February 2024.
In January to February 2025, the euro area recorded a surplus of €24.8 bn, a decrease compared with €32.3 bn in January-February 2024.
The euro area exports of goods to the rest of the world rose to €480.9 bn (an increase of 4.5% compared with January-February 2024), and imports rose to €456.1 bn (an increase of 6.6% compared with January-February 2024).
Intra-euro area trade rose to €429.1 bn in January-February 2025, an increase of 0.2% compared with January-February 2024.
