The Bank of Lithuania published Lithuania’s balance of payments for September 2025, reporting that the current account balance surplus fell to EUR 352.3 million from EUR 522.2 million in August, mainly due to a sharp widening of the goods trade deficit that was not fully offset by a larger services surplus. Goods imports rose faster than exports, up 16.5% and 8.3% respectively, lifting the goods trade deficit 2.2 times to EUR 533.1 million. Services exports and imports increased by 11.9% and 3.8%, expanding the services surplus by 21.5% to EUR 1.1 billion. The primary income deficit narrowed by 7.3% to EUR 269.5 million, while the secondary income surplus fell to EUR 38.3 million from EUR 140.3 million. Net financial account investment flows were negative at EUR 91.8 million, mainly reflecting negative net flows in direct investment of EUR 533.4 million and portfolio investment of EUR 476.4 million.
Bank of Lithuania 2025-11-13
Bank of Lithuania publishes September 2025 balance of payments showing current account surplus narrowing to EUR 352.3 million
The Bank of Lithuania reported a decline in the current account balance surplus to EUR 352.3 million in September 2025, from EUR 522.2 million in August, due to a significant increase in the goods trade deficit. Goods imports rose by 16.5%, outpacing an 8.3% rise in exports, while services exports and imports grew by 11.9% and 3.8%, respectively, expanding the services surplus by 21.5% to EUR 1.1 billion. Net financial account investment flows were negative at EUR 91.8 million, mainly due to negative net flows in direct and portfolio investments.