Latest data released by Eurostat - 16 October 2019
- Prior €19.0 billion; revised to €17.5 billion
- Non-seasonally adjusted trade balance €14.7 billion
- Prior €24.9 billion
Exports improved by 0.4% while imports fell by 1.2% on the month, leading to the larger trade surplus. Overall, that points to some steadiness in exports but sluggish domestic demand may be a bit of a concern if it keeps up.
That said, it doesn't detract from the struggling trade conditions seen in Germany and that will have a bigger impact on the euro down the road.