The first estimate for euro area (EA19) exports of goods to the rest of the world in October 2016 was €172.5 billion, a decrease of 5% compared with October 2015 (€180.8 bn). Imports from the rest of the world stood at €152.4 bn, a fall of 3% compared with October 2015 (€157.5 bn). As a result, the euro area recorded a €20.1 bn surplus in trade in goods with the rest of the world in October 2016, compared with +€23.2 bn in October 2015. Intra-euro area trade fell to €144.7 bn in October 2016, down by 3% compared with October 2015.