Slovenia Trade Balance Swings to Surplus

Slovenia posted a trade surplus of EUR 201.5 million in April 2026, shifting from a deficit of EUR 392.8 million in the same month a year earlier, as exports rose while imports declined. Exports increased 2.6% year-on-year to EUR 5,981.4 million, driven by higher shipments to both EU (3.8%) and non-EU countries (1.6%). Meanwhile, imports fell 7.1% to EUR 5,779.8 million, mainly due to a sharp decline in imports from non-EU countries (-19.9%), while imports from EU countries rose (9.4%). In the first four months of the year, the country’s trade balance swung to a deficit of EUR 2,749.4 million from a surplus of EUR 2,799.0 million a year ago, as exports plunged 20.1%, while imports edged up 0.1%.

Slovenia recorded a trade deficit of EUR 1,104.6 million in March 2026 compared to a surplus of EUR 810.17 million in the same month last year. Exports declined 15.6% to EUR 6,505.5 million, mainly due to a decrease in processing of products, which had made a significant contribution in the previous year. Meanwhile, imports rose by 10.3% to EUR 7,610.1 million. Trade with EU Member States strengthened, with exports increasing by 6.9% and imports by 3.1%. On the other hand, exports with EU non-member countries declined by 28.4%, while imports climbed by 16.1%. For the first quarter of 2026, the trade deficit widened to EUR 2.9 billion, as exports declined sharply by 26.8% and imports jumped by 16.1%.

Slovenia recorded a trade deficit of EUR 587.2 million in February 2026, with exports falling more sharply than imports, particularly in trade with EU non-member countries. Exports totaled €5.2 billion, down 38.9% year-on-year, as shipments to EU countries remained stable. In comparison, those to non-EU markets plunged 56.7%, largely due to weaker processing-related trade, which had been elevated a year earlier. Imports stood at €5.8 billion, down 9.7%, with purchases from EU partners down 1.3% and from non-EU countries falling 16.1%. In the first two months of the year, exports dropped 32.8% and imports 3.8%, with the deficit widening to €1.8 billion.