Área Euro Balança Comercial

The Eurozone's trade surplus surged to a record €36.8 billion in March 2025, up from €22.8 billion a year earlier, fueled by a sharp rise in exports, particularly to the US as buyers rushed orders ahead of incoming tariffs. Exports jumped 13.6% year-on-year to €279.8 billion, its highest level, while imports rose by a slower 8.8% to €243 billion. Across the broader European Union, the trade surplus widened to €35.3 billion from €22.3 billion. EU exports climbed 15.2% to €254.8 billion, led by chemicals (+55%), machinery and vehicles (+6.5%), and food and drink (+5.6%). Notably, exports to the US surged 59.5%, while shipments also increased to Switzerland (+26.3%) and the UK (+4.8%). On the import side, the EU brought in €219.5 billion worth of goods, up 10.4%, with strong demand for food and drink (+25%), chemicals (+23.8%), and raw materials (+15.5%). Imports rose from China (+15.8%), the US (+9.4%), and the UK (+5.4%).