European Union recorded a trade surplus of 12911.90 EUR Million in December of 2025. Balance of Trade in European Union averaged 3161.71 EUR Million from 1999 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 33991.60 EUR Million in March of 2025 and a record low of -66709.30 EUR Million in August of 2022. source: EUROSTAT



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Balance of Trade 12911.90 6798.30 EUR Million Dec 2025
Current Account to GDP 2.60 1.90 percent of GDP Dec 2024
Exports 214810.90 214186.30 EUR Million Dec 2025
Imports 201898.90 207388.00 EUR Million Dec 2025


European Union Balance of Trade
The European Union is one of the world’s biggest players in global trade. It is the second largest exporter and importer of goods in the world, as extra-EU trade accounts for about 17 percent of global exports and about 15 percent of global imports. China exports more goods than the EU, while the United States imports more goods. The EU's main exports are manufactured goods such as machinery & vehicles and chemicals, as well as food & drink. Meanwhile, the bloc is a net importer of energy and raw materials. Its main imports also include machinery & vehicles and chemicals. Germany, Italy, France and the Netherlands account for the largest share of total trade. China is the most important trading partner of the European Union and accounts for about 16 percent of all EU trade in goods, followed by the United States, the United Kingdom, Switzerland and Russia.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
12911.90 6798.30 33991.60 -66709.30 1999 - 2025 EUR Million Monthly
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