The first estimates of euro area balance showed a €15.0 bn surplus in trade in goods with the rest of the world in April 2024, compared with a deficit of €11.1 bn in April 2023. The euro area exports of goods to the rest of the world in April 2024 were €247.6 billion, an increase of 14.0% compared with April 2023 (€217.2 bn). Imports from the rest of the world stood at €232.5 bn, a rise of 1.8% compared with April 2023 (€228.3 bn).In April 2024 compared to March 2024, the euro area surplus decreased from €23.7 billion to €15.0 billion. The reason was due to an increase in the deficit of the energy sector (from €-23.7 ... (full story)