Greece Trade Deficit Widens in August

Greece’s trade deficit widened to EUR 2.2 billion in August 2026 from EUR 2.1 billion in the same month a year earlier. Imports surged by 17.7% year-on-year to EUR 6.5 billion, driven largely by increased purchases from both third (+28.0%) and EU countries (+8.9%). Meanwhile, exports jumped 26.7% to EUR 4.3 billion, lifted by higher shipments to both third (+29.2%) and EU countries (+24.5%). Over the January–August period, the trade deficit narrowed slightly to EUR 21.4 billion from EUR 22.0 billion in the corresponding period of the previous year.

Greece’s trade deficit widened to EUR 3.1 billion in July 2026 from EUR 3.0 billion in the same month a year earlier, marking the largest deficit since December 2025. Imports rose 10.7% year-on-year to EUR 8.2 billion, supported by increased shipments from third countries (+24.7%), while imports from EU countries declined (-0.4%). Meanwhile, exports grew by 15.9% to EUR 5.1 billion, mainly driven by higher shipments to both EU countries (+10.9%) and third countries (+22.9%). Over the January–July period, the trade deficit narrowed to EUR 19.1 billion from EUR 19.9 billion in the corresponding period of the previous year.

Greece’s trade deficit narrowed to EUR 2.6 billion in June 2026 from EUR 3.2 billion in the same month a year earlier, although it remained the largest deficit recorded in the past three months. Exports surged 26.3% year-on-year to EUR 5.0 billion, supported by stronger shipments to both EU countries (29.8%) and third countries (21.4%). Meanwhile, imports rose 6.5% to EUR 7.6 billion, driven by higher purchases from both EU countries (4.8%) and third countries (8.6%). Over the January–June period, the trade deficit narrowed to EUR 15.1 billion from EUR 16.9 billion in the corresponding period of the previous year.