Autriche Balance Commerciale

Austria recorded a trade surplus of EUR 0.61 billion in September 2024, shifting from a deficit of EUR 0.18% in the same month last year, as exports dropped less than imports. Exports fell by 2.9% year-on-year to EUR 15.99 billion, dragged down by lower sales for machinery & vehicles, processed goods, chemical products, and other manufactured goods. Exports to both non-EU (-3.5%) and EU countries (-2.6%) declined. Meanwhile, imports decreased by 8% to EUR 15.38 billion, mainly due to reduced purchases for machinery & vehicles, processed goods, other manufactured goods, and fuels & energy. Imports fell from the EU (-8.5%), as well as non-EU countries (-7.1%). Considering the January to September period, the country posted a trade surplus of EUR 3.48 billion, as imports (-9.5%) dropped much faster than exports (-4.1%).