The Czech Republic recorded a trade deficit of CZK 5.6 billion in August 2025, narrowing from a CZK 11.3 billion in the corresponding month last year and exceeding market expectations of CZK 3.8 billion. Exports fell by -5.7% year-on-year to CZK 347.8 billion, while imports declined at a softer pace of -4.3% to CZK 342.2 billion. The balance was affected by a larger deficit in computers, electronic and optical equipment (CZK 5.0 billion), as well as by decreased surplus in metal products (CZK 1.6 billion) and motor vehicles (CZK 1.3 billion). However, it was supported by higher surpluses in machinery and equipment (CZK 1.9 billion), along with reduced deficits in chemical substances and preparations (CZK 2.7 billion) and base metals (CZK 0.7 billion). Considering the first eight months of the year, the country’s trade surplus reached CZK 142.5 billion, down CZK 14.8 billion a year earlier, as exports grew 3.4% and imports rose by 4.1%.