FX.co ★ Czech Republic Trade Surplus Widens

The Czech Republic's trade surplus expanded significantly in December 2025, reaching CZK 14.8 billion, compared to CZK 7.8 billion in December of the previous year. This growth was fueled by a more substantial increase in exports relative to imports. Exports saw a year-on-year rise of 6.8% to CZK 360.1 billion, driven largely by heightened sales in sectors such as motor vehicles, metal products, and machinery and equipment. On the other hand, imports grew by 4.8% to CZK 345.3 billion, primarily due to higher acquisitions of transport equipment and wood and wood products. Over the entire year of 2025, the trade balance recorded a surplus of CZK 216.5 billion, slightly below the previous year's surplus of CZK 220.5 billion. This decline was attributed to exports increasing by 2.6%, while imports rose by 2.8%.