FX.co ★ Slovenia Trade Surplus Narrows in September

Slovenia’s trade surplus narrowed to EUR 398.4 million in September 2026, down from EUR 552.6 million in the same month a year earlier. Even so, this was the largest monthly surplus in a year. Imports surged by 18.1% year-on-year to EUR 6,499.7 million, driven by stronger purchases from both EU countries (+10.0%) and non-EU markets (+26.6%). Exports increased by 13.9% to EUR 6,898.2 million, supported by higher shipments to EU partners (+7.4%) and especially to non-EU countries (+19.6%).

Over the January–September period, Slovenia posted a trade deficit of EUR 6,679.6 million, compared with a surplus of EUR 2,453.0 million in the same period a year earlier. This shift reflected a 14.3% rise in imports alongside a 2.8% decline in exports.