Luxembourg’s trade deficit widened to EUR 0.88 billion in November 2025 from EUR 0.81 billion in the same month of the previous year. Imports increased 2% year-on-year to EUR 2.09 billion, supported by higher purchases of transportation equipment (7.2%), machinery and equipment (20.3%), and chemicals and chemical products (3.3%). Imports mostly came from Japan and other Asian countries, although notable declines were recorded from Germany, Belgium, and France. On the other hand, exports fell 2.8% year-on-year to EUR 1.21 billion, dragged down by lower sales of base metal manufactures (-13.5%), machinery and equipment (-9.8%), and chemicals and chemical products (-1.9%). Exports declined the most to Germany and France, while rising to Belgium. source: STATEC, Luxembourg

Luxembourg recorded a trade deficit of 0.88 EUR Billion in November of 2025. Balance of Trade in Luxembourg averaged -0.40 EUR Billion from 1988 until 2025, reaching an all time high of -0.03 EUR Billion in May of 1989 and a record low of -1.34 EUR Billion in May of 2021. This page provides the latest reported value for - Luxembourg Balance of Trade - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Luxembourg Balance of Trade - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on February of 2026.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2025-12-19 11:00 AM
Balance of Trade
Oct €-1.1B €-0.63B €-0.7B
2026-01-23 10:00 AM
Balance of Trade
Nov €-0.88B €-1.12B €-0.9B
2026-02-25 11:00 AM
Balance of Trade
Dec €-0.88B


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Balance of Trade -0.88 -1.12 EUR Billion Nov 2025
Capital Flows 1844.90 2299.82 EUR Million Sep 2025
Current Account 1801.60 2223.70 EUR Million Sep 2025
Exports 1.21 1.34 EUR Billion Nov 2025
External Debt 3493560.48 3464853.18 EUR Million Sep 2025
Foreign Direct Investment -10177.01 33865.51 EUR Million Sep 2025
Imports 2.09 2.47 EUR Billion Nov 2025


Luxembourg Balance of Trade
Luxembourg is an export-intensive economy. The country has traditionally imported most of its consumer goods and exported industrial products (steel). Exports now also include chemical and rubber products, finished glass and the most profitable financial services. The nation remains dependent on energy imports. European Union is by far its largest trading partner, accounting for about 84% of exports and 87% of imports.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
-0.88 -1.12 -0.03 -1.34 1988 - 2025 EUR Billion Monthly
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News Stream
Luxembourg Trade Deficit Widens
Luxembourg’s trade deficit widened to EUR 0.88 billion in November 2025 from EUR 0.81 billion in the same month of the previous year. Imports increased 2% year-on-year to EUR 2.09 billion, supported by higher purchases of transportation equipment (7.2%), machinery and equipment (20.3%), and chemicals and chemical products (3.3%). Imports mostly came from Japan and other Asian countries, although notable declines were recorded from Germany, Belgium, and France. On the other hand, exports fell 2.8% year-on-year to EUR 1.21 billion, dragged down by lower sales of base metal manufactures (-13.5%), machinery and equipment (-9.8%), and chemicals and chemical products (-1.9%). Exports declined the most to Germany and France, while rising to Belgium.
2026-01-23
Luxembourg Trade Deficit Widens in October
Luxembourg’s trade deficit widened to EUR 1.10 billion in October 2025 from EUR 0.81 billion in the corresponding month of the previous year, as imports rose much faster than exports. Imports grew 16% year-on-year to EUR 2.46 billion, largely driven by increased purchases of machinery and equipment (123.8%) and food products and live animals (9.2%). Most imports came from France (7.7%). Meanwhile, exports rose 3.4% to EUR 1.36 billion, primarily due to higher sales of other manufactured goods classified by raw material (6.8%) and machinery and equipment (1.3%). However, these increases were partly offset by a 13.9% decline in exports of manufactured articles made of base metals. Exports were mainly directed to Germany (0.8%) and Belgium (10.8%).
2025-12-19
Luxembourg Trade Gap Narrows in September
Luxembourg’s trade deficit narrowed to EUR 0.63 billion in September 2025 from EUR 0.75 billion in the same month a year earlier, as export rose while imports declined, marking the smallest trade gap since May. Exports increased 6.1% year-on-year to EUR 1.31 billion, supported by strong gains in other manufactured goods classified by material (13.5%), transport equipment (9.7%), and beverages and tobacco (8.7%). Export growth was particularly strong toward Belgium (24.7%) and France (13.9%). Meanwhile, imports fell 2.2% to EUR 1.94 billion, weighed down by sharp declines in minerals, fuels, and lubricants (-19.1%), transport equipment (-14.2%), and other manufactured goods classified by material (-3.2%). Imports mostly decreased from other European countries (-51.8%), and the United States (-37.6%).
2025-11-25