In the first quarter of 2026 the European Union imported €627.8 billion in goods from non‑EU countries and exported €640.5 billion. Imports rose 1.7 % from the previous quarter, while exports fell 0.1 %. Compared with Q1 2025, imports and exports fell 3.3 % and 8.8 % respectively. China was the largest supplier, contributing €145.3 billion (23.1 % of all imports). The United States, United Kingdom, Switzerland and Turkey followed. Exports to the United States were €119.4 billion (18.6 % of total exports). Compared with Q1 2025, exports to the United States dropped 30.4 %, while exports to Turkey and China fell 8.2 % and 7.9 % respectively.
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