The Czech Republic’s trade balance (NRA) strengthened at the start of 2026, with the surplus rising to 19.3 billion in January 2026, up from 15.9 billion in December 2025. The newly released data, updated on 9 March 2026, indicate a notable month-on-month improvement in the country’s external position.
The January increase suggests that net exports provided a stronger positive contribution compared with the end of 2025. While detailed drivers behind the wider surplus are not provided, the shift from 15.9B to 19.3B highlights resilient trade performance at the beginning of the year and may signal a supportive backdrop for Czech economic activity if the trend persists.
