Industry

Serbia’s Export Growth Gains Momentum as Industrial Investment Expands Capacity

Serbia’s goods exports increased 9.2% year on year in January-July 2026, outpacing the growth of imports as manufacturing and automotive shipments strengthened despite relatively weak demand across major European markets. Manufacturing exports rose 9.3%, while motor-vehicle exports jumped 50.3%, making the automotive industry one of the main contributors to the expansion. Services exports also increased, rising 4.8% during the first seven months, supported by business and ICT services as well as transport and tourism. Imports grow more slowly than exports…