Friday, a preliminary report from the Hungarian statistical office showed that the trade balance showed a surplus of EUR141.1 million in September, reversing a deficit of EUR76.1 million August. Compared to the same month of the previous year, the balance deteriorated EUR102 million. Economists had expected a trade surplus of EUR150 million for September.
In euro terms, exports rose 9.2% year-on-year to EUR 6.724 billion, while imports climbed 11.3% to EUR6.582 billion.
During the period from January to September, the trade balance showed a surplus of EUR166 million. The value of exports was EUR55.929 billion, while that of imports was EUR55.763 billion. In euro terms, exports grew 10.7%, while imports rose 9.9%.
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June 12, 2026 17:14 ET Major central bank action was the focus this week in economic news. The European Central Bank became the first major central bank to move in response to the rising inflationary pressures in the backdrop of the conflict in the Middle East. In North America, the U.S. inflation and trade data as well as Canada’s central bank decision gained attention. The Chinese trade data was the main news in Asia.