"The first estimate for the euro area1 (EA16) trade balance with the rest of the world in May 2009 gave a 1.9 bn euro surplus, compared with -3.8 bn in May 2008. The April 20092 balance was +2.7 bn, compared with +2.2 bn in April 2008. In May 2009 compared with April 2009, seasonally adjusted exports fell by 2.7% and imports by 2.8%." (Quoted from paper)