The first estimate for euro area exports of goods to the rest of the world in April 2021 was €193.8 billion, an increase of 43.2% compared with April 2020 (€135.3 bn), which had been heavily affected by the COVID-19 containment measures widely introduced by the Member States. Imports from the rest of the world stood at €182.8 bn, a rise of 37.4% compared with April 2020 (€133.0 bn). As a result, the euro area recorded a €10.9 bn surplus in …








