The trade surplus in the Czech Republic expanded to CZK 14.8 billion in December 2025 from CZK 7.8 billion in the same month last year, surpassing market expectations of a CZK 10.1 billion surplus, as exports rose more than imports. Exports rose by 6.8% year-on-year to CZK 360.1 billion, mainly due to higher sales of motor vehicles, metal products, and machinery and equipment. Meanwhile, imports increased by 4.8% to CZK 345.3 billion, with increased purchases of other transport equipment and wood and wood products. For the full year of 2025, the trade balance recorded a surplus of CZK 216.5 billion, lower than the CZK 220.5 billion surplus in the previous year, as exports rose 2.6% and imports increased 2.8%.