2026.06.0907:51:18UTC+00Slovakia Trade Balance Swings to Surplus in April

Slovakia recorded a trade surplus of EUR 76.0 million in April 2026, swinging from a deficit of EUR 90.1 million in the same month a year earlier, though coming in below market expectations of a EUR 94.4 million surplus. On an annual basis, exports rose 4.5% to EUR 9,476.9 million, largely supported by an almost 3% increase in shipments of machinery and transport equipment. Exports to EU member states grew by nearly 7%, while sales to non-EU markets declined by more than 3%.

Imports advanced 2.6% to EUR 9,400.9 million, primarily driven by higher purchases of mineral fuels, lubricants, and related materials, which surged by nearly 39%. Imports from the EU increased by more than 7%, whereas those from non-EU countries fell by nearly 6%.

For the period January–April 2026, Slovakia’s trade surplus widened to EUR 760.5 million, up from EUR 354.2 million in the corresponding period of 2025.