The first estimate for the euro area (EA16) trade balance with the rest of the world in July 2009 gave a 12.6 bn euro surplus, compared with -3.5 bn in July 2008. The June 2009 balance was +5.4 bn, compared with -0.8 bn in June 2008. In July 2009 compared with June 2009, seasonally adjusted exports rose by 4.1%, while imports fell by 0.3%.