Germany Balance of Trade

Last Release

Sep 30, 2025

Actual

15.25

Units In

EUR Million

17.17

Frequency

Monthly

Next Release

Dec 09, 2025

Time to Release

30 Days 6 Hours

Highest	Lowest	Average	Date Range	Source
25,455.63 Mar 2016	-535.91 Apr 1991	5,472.75 EUR Million	1950-2025	Federal Statistical Office

Germany runs regular trade surpluses since 1952, primarily due to strong exports of vehicles and other machinery. In 2017, the largest trade surpluses were recorded with the US, the UK, France, Austria, Spain, Sweden and the UAE; while the biggest trade deficits were recorded with China, Vietnam, Norway, Russia, the Netherlands, Ireland and Czech Republic.

Latest Updates

Germany’s trade surplus narrowed to €15.3 billion in September 2025, down from a downwardly revised €16.9 billion in August and below market expectations of €16.8 billion, marking the smallest surplus since October 2024. Imports jumped 3.1% to €115.9 billion, their highest level since May 2023, far exceeding forecasts of a 0.5% increase, driven by stronger purchases from non-euro area European countries and third countries including China, the US, and the UK. Meanwhile, exports grew 1.4% to €131.1 billion, a five-month high and above expectations of a 0.5% rise, supported by stronger demand from EU trading partners. Shipments to non-EU countries were flat overall, though exports to the US surged 11.9%, marking the first increase in six months. Over the first nine months of 2025, Germany recorded a trade surplus of €151.5 billion, as exports rose just 0.7%, constrained by US tariffs, while imports climbed 4.8%.