Tag Archives: external deficit
Serbia’s external gap set to widen as import dependence stays structural
Projections point to Serbia’s current account deficit widening to around 5.7% of GDP in 2026, underscoring a persistent mismatch between import demand and export capacity. While…
Serbia’s 2026 external deficit endures as investment imports outstrip export gains
Serbia’s current account remains negative in 2026, with energy and capital-goods imports widening the goods trade gap. The deficit is still viewed as sustainable because it…
Serbia’s external gap tracks investment build-out, not underlying consumption strain
Serbia’s widening external deficit is linked to a capital formation cycle: imports are rising as machinery, equipment and intermediate goods pour in to support infrastructure, energy…
Serbia’s widening external deficit reflects an investment-led growth shift, not just macro imbalance
Serbia’s current account deficit is widening as a capital-intensive investment cycle boosts imports of equipment and intermediate goods faster than exports materialize. The outcome hinges on…