Financial News: Italy Trade Surplus Shrinks In June

Italy Trade Surplus Shrinks In June

08/11/2026 - 05:17:00 (RTTNews)

(RTTNews) - Italy's foreign trade surplus decreased in June from a year ago as imports grew faster than exports, the statistical office ISTAT reported Tuesday.

The trade surplus declined to EUR 4.23 billion in June from EUR 5.38 billion in the corresponding month last year. The expected surplus was EUR 4.74 billion.

Exports climbed 9.8 percent annually in June, while imports logged a double-digit growth of 13.2 percent.

Shipbuilding sales contributed significantly to the overall positive export trend in June, ISTAT said.

Imports from non-EU countries grew 18.7 percent, and those from EU markets advanced 9.1 percent. The country exported 15.1 percent more to EU markets.

The seasonally adjusted trade surplus rose to EUR 3.67 billion in June from EUR 3.41 billion in May. Both exports and imports increased by 1.6 percent and 1.2 percent, respectively, compared to the prior month.

During the first half of 2026, the total trade surplus was EUR 24.5 billion versus EUR 22.8 billion in the same period of 2025.

For comments and feedback: contact editorial@rttnews.com

Market News provided by RTTNews

RECENT INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL NEWS

Portugal Q2 GDP Growth Confirmed At 2.5%; Inflation Rises (35 min(s), 48 sec(s) ago)
(RTTNews) - Portugal's economic growth improved as initially estimated in the second quarter, ...Full Story»

India Economy Expands More Than Forecast (33 min(s), 48 sec(s) ago)
(RTTNews) - India's economy expanded more than expected in the June quarter, fueled by investm ...Full Story»

Bulgarian Inflation Rises To 5.1% In August (01 hr(s), 36 min(s), 48 sec(s) ago)
(RTTNews) - Bulgaria's consumer price inflation accelerated for the first time in three months ...Full Story»

Turkey GDP Growth Weakest Since 2020 (02 hr(s), 39 min(s), 48 sec(s) ago)
(RTTNews) - Turkey's economic growth slowed to a six-year low in the second quarter, data from ...Full Story»

Poland Q2 GDP Growth Revised Higher; Inflation Rises To 14-month High (02 hr(s), 40 min(s), 48 sec(s) ago)
(RTTNews) - The Polish economic growth improved more than initially estimated in the second quarte ...Full Story»

Hungary Producer Prices Rise 1.0% In July (04 hr(s), 05 min(s), 48 sec(s) ago)
(RTTNews) - Hungary's producer prices increased for the first time in three months in July, da ...Full Story»

Denmark Jobless Rate Remains Stable In July (04 hr(s), 25 min(s), 48 sec(s) ago)
(RTTNews) - Denmark's unemployment rate held steady for the third straight month in July, figu ...Full Story»

Estonia GDP Growth Eases To 1.8% In Q2 (05 hr(s), 14 min(s), 48 sec(s) ago)
(RTTNews) - Estonia's economic growth moderated in the second quarter after accelerating in t ...Full Story»