Slovenia Achieves €2 Billion Trade Surplus in First Eight Months of 2025, Reversing Previous Year's Deficit

Slovenia Records Substantial Trade Surplus

Ljubljana, Slovenia – The Republic of Slovenia has announced a robust trade balance surplus of 2 billion euro for the first eight months of 2025. This marks a significant turnaround from the previous year, when the country registered a deficit of 2.7 billion euro during the corresponding period. The data, released by the Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia (SURS), highlights a strong performance in the nation's foreign trade sector.

Driving Forces: Exports Outpace Imports

The impressive surplus is primarily attributed to a substantial increase in exports, which grew by 22.3% year-on-year to reach 49.1 billion euro in the January-August 2025 period. Imports also saw an increase, rising by 9.4% to 47.1 billion euro. The faster growth rate of exports compared to imports was a key factor in shifting the trade balance from deficit to surplus.

Regional Trade Dynamics

An analysis of trade partners reveals distinct trends. Exports to non-EU countries demonstrated particularly strong growth, surging by 45.7% to 28.3 billion euro. Imports from non-EU countries also increased, by 18.7%, totaling 25.7 billion euro. In contrast, trade with European Union member states showed more modest changes, with exports to the EU edging up by 0.4% to 20.8 billion euro, and imports from the EU remaining flat at 21.4 billion euro.

Context of Economic Performance

This positive development in Slovenia's trade balance follows an overall trade deficit of 7.63 billion euro recorded for the entirety of 2024. The shift to a significant surplus in the first eight months of 2025 indicates a strong recovery and improved competitiveness in international markets. The Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia (SURS) is the official source for these figures.