The first estimate for euro area exports of goods to the rest of the world in December 2023 was €218.7 billion, a decrease of 8.8% compared with December 2022 (€239.9 bn). Imports from the rest of the world stood at €201.9 bn, a fall of 18.7% compared with December 2022 (€248.3 bn). As a result, the euro area recorded a €16.8 bn surplus in trade in goods with the rest of the world in December 2023, compared with a deficit of €8.5 bn in December 2022. Intra-euro area trade fell to €187.2 bn in December 2023, down by 14.8% compared with December 2022. In January to December 2023, euro area exports of goods to the rest ... (full story)