The EU balance for trade in goods was $45 billion in Q2 2024, down from $61.72 billion in the previous.
The balance showed a surplus for four consecutive quarters, following deficits from Q4 2021 to Q2 2023.
In Q2 2024, goods imports from non-EU nations to the EU increased by 3.4 per cent compared with the previous quarter, while exports were almost steady.