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2026.03.2309:00:00UTC+00Spain’s Trade Deficit Narrows in January as External Gap Eases

Spain’s trade deficit narrowed at the start of 2026, with the balance improving to -€4.00 billion in January from -€5.57 billion in December 2025, according to the latest data updated on 23 March 2026.

The January 2026 reading marks a notable easing of Spain’s external shortfall compared with the previous month, suggesting a relative improvement in the trade position. While the country remains in deficit, the smaller gap may indicate firmer export performance, softer import demand, or a combination of both over the turn of the year.

Market participants and policymakers will be watching upcoming releases to see whether this narrowing becomes a sustained trend, which could support Spain’s broader current-account dynamics and potentially provide a modest buffer against external economic headwinds in 2026.

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