Italy's foreign trade surplus decreased in June from a year ago as imports grew faster than exports, the statistical office ISTAT reported on Tuesday.
The trade surplus declined to €4.23 billion ($4.87 billion) in June from €5.38 billion in the corresponding month last year. The expected surplus was €4.74 billion.
Exports climbed 9.8% annually in June, while imports logged a double-digit growth of 13.2%.
Shipbuilding sales contributed significantly to the overall positive export trend in June, ISTAT said.
Imports from non-EU countries grew 18.7%, and those from EU markets advanced 9.1%. The country exported 15.1% more to EU markets.
The seasonally adjusted trade surplus rose to €3.67 billion in June from €3.41 billion in May. Both exports and imports increased by 1.6% and 1.2%, respectively, compared to the prior month.
During the first half of 2026, the total trade surplus was €24.5 billion versus €22.8 billion in the same period of 2025.