Slovaquie Balance Commerciale

Slovakia’s trade surplus expanded to EUR 560.8 million in May 2025, from EUR 107 million in the corresponding month of the previous year and well above market expectations of a EUR 130 million surplus. The improvement was driven by a rise in exports alongside a decline in imports. Exports grew by 3.1% year-on-year to EUR 9,375.3 million, with the most significant contribution coming from a surge of over 27% in the category of miscellaneous manufactured articles. Exports to the EU rose by approximately 3%, while those to non-EU countries climbed by 5%. Meanwhile, imports fell by 1.9% to EUR 8,814.5 million, largely due to a drop of more than 22% in the mineral fuels section, which includes oil, electricity, and natural gas. Imports from non-EU countries declined by over 7%, while those from the EU increased by 1%. For the first five months of the year, the country’s trade surplus shrank to EUR 764.5 million from EUR 2,172.2 million in the same period last year.