The EU records a record increase in the trade surplus

In March 2025, the eurozone recorded an unprecedented increase in its trade surplus, which reached €36.8 billion against €22.8 billion in the same period last year. 

This was due to a significant increase in exports, especially directed to the United States, where companies actively placed orders for goods ahead of the introduction of new tariffs. The total amount of exports in the region reached €279.8 billion, which was a historic high, while imports rose to €243 billion.

The EU-wide trade surplus increased to €35.3 billion, exceeding last year's figure of €22.3 billion. Exports from the EU reached €254.8 billion, showing significant growth in such categories as chemical goods (+55%), machinery and vehicles (+6.5%), as well as food and beverages (+5.6%). The increase in shipments to the United States was particularly significant, amounting to 59.5%, as well as to Switzerland (+26.3%) and the United Kingdom (+4.8%).

The EU imported goods worth a total of €219.5 billion– which is 10.4% more than a year earlier. High demand was recorded for food and beverages, chemical products and raw materials. Among the main supplier countries, the growth of imports from China, the United States and the United Kingdom stands out.