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title: EU Goods Trade Deficit with China Nears Record €376 Billion
description: "The European Union's goods trade with China totaled €768 billion in the twelve months ending April 2026, with €572 billion in imports and €196 billion in exports. \n\nThe resulting €376 billion trade deficit was the second largest on record, underscoring Europe's continued dependence on Chinese manufactured goods despite efforts to diversify supply chains and reduce strategic vulnerabilities.\n\nSource: Econovis"
---

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# [EU Goods Trade Deficit with China Nears Record €376 Billion](https://blog.syzgroup.com/syz-the-moment/eu-goods-trade-deficit-with-china-nears-record-376-billion)

 Written by [Charles-Henry Monchau, CFA, CMT, CAIA](https://blog.syzgroup.com/syz-the-moment/author/charles-henry-monchau) | Jul 10, 2026, 2:43:38 PM

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