The Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo published its March 2026 balance of payments statistics showing a current account deficit of EUR 239.57 million at end-March, down 22.21% from the same period a year earlier. The narrower deficit mainly reflected a smaller goods trade gap and a larger surplus in services. The goods trade deficit stood at EUR 1,275.76 million, 0.76% lower year on year, as exports rose 14.03% to EUR 233.72 million and imports increased 1.27% to EUR 1,509.48 million. The services surplus rose 17.64% to EUR 478.21 million, while the primary income surplus fell 12.30% to EUR 98.37 million and the secondary income surplus edged up 0.16% to EUR 459.61 million. Remittances reached EUR 313.46 million through March, up 7.62%, with preliminary April remittances estimated at about EUR 117.6 million, taking the four-month total to EUR 431.07 million. In the financial account, assets showed a positive balance of EUR 162.08 million and liabilities EUR 368.25 million. Direct investment in Kosovo increased 7.81% to EUR 215.55 million, while direct investment abroad fell 4.10% to EUR 71.23 million. Reserve assets rose by EUR 130.37 million, driven by higher deposits as securities investments declined following maturities.
Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo2026-06-01
Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo publishes March 2026 balance of payments statistics showing current account deficit narrowed to EUR 239.57 million
The Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo reported a March 2026 current account deficit of EUR 239.57 million, down 22.21% year on year, driven by a narrower goods trade gap and a larger services surplus. Remittances reached EUR 313.46 million through March and an estimated EUR 431.07 million through April, while direct investment in Kosovo rose 7.81% to EUR 215.55 million and reserve assets increased by EUR 130.37 million, mainly due to higher deposits.