Exports up by 19% y/y in February as imports surge by 50%

By: J.S., STA

Slovenia’s merchandise exports were up by almost 19% year-on-year in January to EUR 36 billion, but exports surged by more than 50% to EUR 4.2 billion, the latest Statistics Office data shows.

Exports to EU countries, which account for roughly two-thirds of Slovenia’s overall trade, rose by 21%, whereas exports to third countries were up by a more modest 14.2%