The euro area posted an €11.5 billion (~$13.57 billion) surplus in February 2026, down sharply year on year as exports fell faster than imports.
A machinery-led rebound improved the balance from January, while the energy deficit narrowed.
For January-February, the surplus nearly halved.
The EU showed a similar trend, with a smaller surplus, weaker exports, and declining sectoral performance.
A machinery-led rebound improved the balance from January, while the energy deficit narrowed.
For January-February, the surplus nearly halved.
The EU showed a similar trend, with a smaller surplus, weaker exports, and declining sectoral performance.
