The Bank of Lithuania released balance of payments data for October 2025, showing the current account balance (CAB) surplus increased by 49.8% from September to EUR 527.7 million. The rise was mainly driven by the primary income balance shifting from deficit to a EUR 6.1 million surplus, largely reflecting higher European Union subsidies to Lithuania. Goods exports and imports fell by 2.1% and 2.4% respectively, narrowing the foreign trade deficit by 4.3% to EUR 509.9 million. With services exports down 3.6% and imports up 7.0%, the services surplus declined by 14.3% to EUR 956.7 million, while the secondary income surplus rose from EUR 38.3 million to EUR 74.9 million. The financial account recorded a positive net flow of investment of EUR 908.3 million, mainly due to a EUR 744.0 million net inflow in portfolio investment and a EUR 147.7 million increase in official reserve assets.
Bank of Lithuania 2025-12-15
Bank of Lithuania publishes October 2025 balance of payments showing current account surplus up 49.8% to EUR 527.7 million
The Bank of Lithuania reported a 49.8% increase in the current account surplus to EUR 527.7 million in October 2025, driven by a shift in the primary income balance to a EUR 6.1 million surplus due to higher EU subsidies. Goods exports and imports decreased, narrowing the foreign trade deficit by 4.3% to EUR 509.9 million, while the services surplus fell by 14.3% to EUR 956.7 million. The financial account saw a positive net investment flow of EUR 908.3 million, primarily from a EUR 744.0 million net inflow in portfolio investment.