The first estimate for the euro area (EA16) trade balance with the rest of the world in July 2010 gave a 6.7 bn euro surplus, compared with +11.9 bn in July 2009. The June 2010 balance was +2.2 bn, compared with +5.2 bn in June 2009. In July 2010 compared with June 2010, seasonally adjusted exports fell by 0.6% and imports by 1.5%.