In October, the trade balance of the Eurozone with respect to the rest of the world recorded a surplus of 17,2 billion euros, up from 9,6 billion in the same month last year. The estimate was released today by Eurostat. Last September, assets were 10,9 billion, against 8,6 billion in September 2012.
In October, on a monthly basis, exports rose by 0,2%, while imports fell by 1,2%. In the European Union of 28 states, assets amounted to 4,3 billion compared to the red of 10,2 billion in October 2012. In comparison with last September, however, exports rose by 0,5%. while imports fell by 0,8%.
