- Prior -€0.3 billion
The seasonally adjusted trade balance came in at a surplus of €12.5 billion, but came as exports were down 0.5% on the month while imports slumped harder by 5.6% on the month. The latter in particular remains a function of a further improvement in energy price developments in the region, much compared to last year.
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