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DG TRADE Statistical Guide
This Pocket Guide contains selected tables and graphs outlining the current state and recent developments in the EU's foreign trade.
The EU has become deeply integrated into global markets.
The openness of our trade regime has meant that the EU is the biggest player on the global trading scene and remains a good region to do business with.
Overview
EU27 merchandise trade with 3rd countries
| EU27 merchandise trade with 3rd countries € billions |
Year-on-year growth* % | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12-month period | Imports | Exports | Balance | Imports | Exports |
| Nov 18 - Oct 19 | 1945 | 2126 | 181 | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Dec 18 - Nov 19 | 1938 | 2122 | 184 | 1.7% | 2.8% |
| Jan 19 - Dec 19 | 1940 | 2132 | 192 | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Feb 19 - Jan 20 | 1940 | 2132 | 193 | 1.1% | 3.3% |
| Mar 19 - Feb 20 | 1935 | 2134 | 199 | 0.4% | 2.8% |
| Apr 19 - Mar 20 | 1918 | 2124 | 206 | -1.0% | 2.0% |
| May 19 - Apr 20 | 1880 | 2074 | 193 | -3.5% | -0.8% |
| Jun 19 - May 20 | 1838 | 2019 | 182 | -6.1% | -4.1% |
| Jul 19 - Jun 20 | 1 818 | 2 003 | 184 | -6.7% | -4.5% |
| Aug 19 - Jul 20 | 1791 | 1982 | 190 | -8.3% | -6.0% |
| Sep 19 - Aug 20 | 1768 | 1959 | 191 | -9.2% | -7.0% |
| Oct 19 - Sep 20 | 1754 | 1952 | 198 | -10.1% | -7.8% |
| Nov 19 - Oct 20 | 1729 | 1931 | 202 | -11.1% | -9.2% |
Source : Eurostat 13/11/2020 (*change compared to same period 12 months earlier)