EU Reports Trade Surplus in Fourth Quarter of 2025
This marks a continuation of the EU’s positive trade balance seen since the third quarter of 2023, following a stretch of deficits caused by elevated energy costs, according to reports.
The surplus was largely driven by robust activity in the chemicals and related products sector, which contributed $54.1 billion (€49.3 billion). Machinery and vehicles also supported the trade balance, adding $46.4 billion (€42.3 billion).
Other sectors made smaller but notable contributions: food, beverages, and tobacco added $11.8 billion (€10.8 billion), while other goods accounted for $7.7 billion (€7.1 billion).
On the other hand, the energy sector posted a substantial deficit of $68.8 billion (€62.7 billion) during the same period. Additional deficits were recorded in other manufactured goods at $12.1 billion (€11 billion) and raw materials at $8.1 billion (€7.5 billion).
Data indicates that both imports and exports have declined for three quarters in a row, with imports decreasing by 1.4% and exports slipping by 0.8% compared to the previous quarter.
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