Handelsbilanzüberschuss

trade surplus

noun HAN-dels-bi-lants-ue-ber-shoos Rare

Usage Note

Handelsbilanzüberschuss is when a country exports more goods than it imports, resulting in a positive balance. Germany's persistently large Handelsbilanzüberschuss is a recurring topic in international economic discussions.

Examples

"Der Handelsbilanzüberschuss Deutschlands ist einer der größten weltweit."

Natural Translation

Germany's trade surplus is one of the largest in the world.

Literal Translation

The trade-balance-surplus Germany's is one of-the largest worldwide.

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