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Serbia exports rise in early 2026 as manufacturing outlook stays export-led

Serbian exports increased by 8.2% in euro terms to €11.78bn in the first four months of 2026, while imports rose 0.5% to €14.11bn. The trade deficit narrowed by 26.1%, and the export-import coverage ratio improved to 83.5% from 77.5% a year earlier. European Union countries accounted for 59% of total external trade. The National Bank of Serbia said GDP growth since the beginning of the year has been supported by both domestic demand and net exports. April indicators pointed to…