Slovaquie Balance Commerciale

Slovakia's trade deficit widened sharpy to EUR 700.6 million in December 2024 from EUR 199.1 million in the corresponding month of the previous year, defying market forecasts of a EUR 98 million surplus, as imports rose much faster than exports. Year-on-year, exports grew 3.6% to EUR 7,711.8 million amid higher sales of mineral fuels. Meanwhile, imports climbed 10.1% to EUR 8,412.3 million, primarily due to increased purchases of machinery and transport equipment. In 2024, the country recorded a trade surplus of EUR 3,054.2 million, down from EUR 4,503.4 million in 2023, as exports fell (-1.5%) more than imports (-0.2%). The share of EU member states was nearly 78% in exports and approximately 65% in imports.