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2026-04-09 17:03:19
[Austria's Trade Deficit Narrows in January, Imports Decline More Than Exports] ⑴ Austria's trade deficit narrowed to €70 million in January 2026 from €200 million in the same period last year, as imports declined more than exports. ⑵ Imports fell 3.0% year-on-year to €15.13 billion, with declines in purchases from both EU countries (-4.2%) and non-EU countries (-0.7%). Fuel and energy imports saw the largest decline, plummeting by nearly a third due to reduced purchases of crude oil and petroleum products. ⑶ Exports fell 2.2% year-on-year to €15.06 billion, with decreases in shipments to both EU countries (-1.1%) and non-EU countries (-4.4%). The largest declines were in chemical products (-7.1%) and processed goods (-4.8%).
