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China Supplies 16.2% of Serbia’s Imports as Trade Deficit Widens

China accounted for 16.2% of Serbia’s total merchandise imports in the first eight months of 2026, reinforcing its position as the country’s largest foreign supplier and highlighting the growing role of Asian supply chains in Serbian industry and commerce. Serbian imports from China increased 16.1% year on year to €4.65 billion between January and August, substantially outpacing the 4.6% growth in total merchandise imports. China’s share of Serbia’s imports rose from 14.6% in the corresponding period a year earlier. Exports…