The first estimate for the euro area (EA13) trade balance with the rest of the world in May 2007 gave a 1.7 bn euro surplus, compared with -3.9 bn in May 2006. The April 2007 balance was +2.3 bn, compared with -2.7 bn in April 2006. The first estimate for May 2007 extra-EU27 trade was a deficit of 15.0 bn euro, compared with -17.9 bn in May 2006. In April 2007, the balance was -13.9 bn, compared with -16.6 bn in April 2006.