The trade deficit in Greece narrowed to EUR 2.3 billion in May 2025 from EUR 3.3 billion in the same month last year. Exports declined by 1.3% year-on-year to EUR 4.2 billion, as a result of a decline in sales by 6.1% to third countries, while it advanced by 2.6% to EU countries. Meanwhile, imports fell sharper by 14.7% to EUR 6.5 billion, mainly due to lower shipments by 35.4% from third countries, whereas arrivals rose by 10.2% from EU countries. Considering the first five months of the year, the country’s trade deficit eased to EUR 13.4 billion from EUR 14.4 billion in the corresponding period a year ago, as exports dropped by 4.3% and imports contracted by 5.3%.