Euro area
The first estimates of euro area balance showed a €19.4 bn surplus in trade in goods with the rest of the world in September 2025, compared with + €12.9 bn in September 2024.
The euro area exports of goods to the rest of the world in September 2025 were €256.6 bn, an increase of 7.7% compared with September 2024 (€238.2 bn).
Imports from the rest of the world stood at €237.1 bn, a rise of 5.3% compared with September 2024 (€225.3 bn).
In September 2025, the euro area balance showed a substantial improvement compared to August 2025, with the overall surplus increasing from €1.9 bn to €19.4 bn. This notable growth was primarily driven by a significant rise in the chemicals surplus, which surged from €17.9 bn in August 2025 to €29.1 bn in September 2025.
Compared to September 2024, the euro area balance increased by €6.5 bn. This positive change was largely attributed to the chemicals and related products, with its surplus increasing from €22.3 bn in September 2024 to €29.1 bn in September 2025.
In January to September 2025, the euro area recorded a surplus of €128.7 bn, compared with €134.3 bn in January-September 2024.
The euro area exports of goods to the rest of the world rose to €2 204.2 bn (an increase of 3.1% compared with January-September 2024), and imports rose to €2 075.5 bn (an increase of 3.6% compared with January-September 2024).
Intra-euro area trade rose to €1 961.6 bn in January-September 2025, up by 1.7% compared with January-September 2024.
Euro area trade – non seasonally adjusted data (bn €)
Flows
Sep 24
Sep 25
Growth
Jan-Sep 24
Jan-Sep 25
Growth
238.2
256.6
7.7%
2 137.1
2 204.2
3.1%
225.3
237.1
5.3%
2 002.8
2 075.5
3.6%
12.9
19.4
134.3
128.7
219.5
229.2
4.4%
1 929.5
1 961.6
1.7%
European Union
The EU balance showed a €16.3 bn surplus in trade in goods with the rest of the world in September 2025, compared with +€9.5 bn in September 2024.
The extra-EU exports of goods in September 2025 were €228.2 bn, up by 6.9% compared with September 2024 (€213.6 bn).
Imports from the rest of the world stood at €211.9 bn, up by 3.8% compared with September 2024 (€204.1 bn).
In September 2025, the EU balance improved significantly compared to August 2025, shifting from a deficit of €-4.5 bn to a surplus of €16.3 bn. This turnaround was primarily driven by a substantial increase in the chemicals sector, where the surplus rose from €15.4 bn in August 2025 to €26.9 bn in September 2025.
Compared to September 2024, the EU balance improved by €6.8 bn. This increase was largely due to the chemicals and related products, which saw its surplus rise from €20.1 bn in September 2024 to €26.9 bn in September 2025. However, the surplus for machinery and vehicles products decreased, dropping from €16.4 bn in September 2024 to €13.8 bn in September 2025.
In January to September 2025, the EU recorded a surplus of €104.3 bn, compared with €113.0 bn in January-September 2024.
The extra-EU exports of goods rose to €1 986.7 bn (an increase of 3.0% compared with January-September 2024), and imports rose to €1 882.4 bn (an increase of 3.6% compared with January-September 2024).
Intra-EU trade rose to €3 082.8 bn in January-September 2025, +2.1% compared with January-September 2024.
EU trade – non seasonally adjusted data (bn €)
Flows
Sep 24
Sep 25
Growth
Jan-Sep 24
Jan-Sep 25
Growth
213.6
228.2
6.9%
1 929.6
1 986.7
3.0%
204.1
211.9
3.8%
1 816.6
1 882.4
3.6%
9.5
16.3
113.0
104.3
344.8
364.1
5.6%
3 018.7
3 082.8
2.1%
Main products – EU
Bn €, monthly change compared to previous year
Extra-EU exports
Extra-EU imports
Trade balance
Sep 25
Growth rates
Sep 25
Growth rates
Sep 25
Sep 24
228.2
6.9%
211.9
3.8%
16.3
9.5
33.3
3.4%
54.2
-2.4%
-20.9
-23.4
18.3
4.8%
14.2
10.2%
4.1
4.6
5.6
10.9%
7.7
-1.2%
-2.1
-2.7
9.4
-3.0%
32.4
-7.3%
-23.0
-25.3
190.2
7.0%
154.4
5.5%
35.8
31.3
56.1
17.4%
29.3
5.4%
26.8
20.1
87.9
4.0%
74.0
8.8%
13.9
16.4
46.2
1.7%
51.1
1.1%
-4.9
-5.1
4.7
27.7%
3.3
52.4%
1.4
1.5
Main trading partners – EU
Bn €, monthly change compared to previous year
Extra-EU exports
Extra-EU imports
Trade balance
Sep 25
Growth rates
Sep 25
Growth rates
Sep 25
Sep 24
53.1
15.4%
30.9
12.5%
22.2
18.5
16.7
-2.5%
49.8
3.6%
-33.1
-31.0
29.3
2.8%
13.2
-0.3%
16.1
15.3
18.5
13.4%
11.8
10.6%
6.7
5.6
9.1
-1.5%
8.4
7.2%
0.7
1.4
5.9
13.3%
7.9
3.7%
-2.0
-2.4
5.2
6.6%
5.7
-17.1%
-0.5
-1.9
5.2
3.5%
5.2
-0.1%
0.0
-0.2
4.3
7.7%
5.7
13.8%
-1.4
-0.9
4.8
11.1%
2.5
10.2%
2.3
2.0
Annex – Seasonally adjusted data
In September 2025 compared with August 2025, euro area seasonally adjusted exports increased by 4.7%, while imports increased by 1.3%. The seasonally adjusted balance was €18.7 bn, an increase compared with August (€10.6 bn).
In September 2025 compared with August 2025, EU seasonally adjusted exports increased by 4.5%, while imports increased by 0.5%. The seasonally adjusted balance was €15.6 bn, an increase compared with August (€7.3 bn).
In July-September 2025, euro area exports to non-EA countries fell by 0.2%, while imports fell by 0.7%. Intra-euro area trade rose by 0.9%.During the same period, EU exports to non-EU countries decreased by 0.8%, while imports fell by 1.3%. Intra-EU trade increased by 0.8%.
EA and EU trade – seasonally adjusted data – (bn €)
Aug 25
Sep 25
growth rates
Jul-Sep 25
Growth rates (compared to the previous three months)
236.9
247.9
4.7%
723.5
-0.2%
226.3
229.2
1.3%
687.3
-0.7%
10.6
18.7
36.2
219.6
219.8
0.1%
659.6
0.9%
212.0
221.4
4.5%
647.2
-0.8%
204.7
205.8
0.5%
619.3
-1.3%
7.3
15.6
28.0
344.9
345.9
0.3%
1 036.0
0.8%
Notes for users
Revisions and timetable
This News Release is based on information transmitted by Member States to Eurostat before 11 Nov 2025 figures are provisional. For more details, see information on data.
Methods and definitions
Statistics on trade in goods are transmitted monthly by the Member States, in accordance with the standard set out in Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1197. For each reference month, Member States must compile statistics covering their total extra- and intra-EU trade by using estimates, where necessary. These data are available within 40 days after the end of the reference month, enabling euro area and EU aggregates to be disseminated within around 46 days.
Member States provide Eurostat with raw data, which are adjusted for calendar and seasonal effects by Eurostat. The European aggregates are computed with the indirect approach (by Member States) for total imports and exports, which guarantees additivity between the aggregate and its respective components. The estimation of seasonally adjusted data is based on the Tramo-Seats procedure, which is available in the software JDemetra+.
Data are broken down by broad categories of products as defined by the one-digit codes of the Standard international trade classification (SITC).
Geographical information
The euro area (EA20) includes Belgium, Germany, Estonia, Ireland, Greece, Spain, France, Croatia, Italy, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Slovenia, Slovakia and Finland.
The European Union (EU27) includes Belgium, Bulgaria, Czechia, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Ireland, Greece, Spain, France, Croatia, Italy, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Hungary, Malta, the Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia, Finland and Sweden.
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