08.09.202508:48:09UTC+00Czech Republic Trade Gap Narrows Sharply

In July 2025, the Czech Republic reported a significant reduction in its trade deficit, which stood at CZK 1.7 billion, a marked improvement from the CZK 7.2 billion recorded in the same month the previous year. This change was largely driven by exports outpacing imports, with exports increasing by 4.7% year-on-year to CZK 375.2 billion, while imports saw a more modest rise of 3.1%, reaching CZK 376.9 billion. The trade balance benefited from increased surpluses in several sectors: motor vehicles contributed CZK 5.1 billion, other transport equipment added CZK 3.0 billion, and machinery accounted for CZK 2.3 billion. However, these gains were partially offset by a shift to a CZK 5.2 billion deficit in fabricated metal products and further deficits in agriculture and basic metals. Over the first seven months of the year, the nation's trade surplus totaled CZK 136.7 billion, reflecting a decrease of CZK 9.4 billion compared to the same period last year, as the growth in exports at 4.5% was outpaced by a 5.1% increase in imports.