Germany’s exports experienced a decline of 2.5% month-on-month (MoM) in January 2025, while imports saw a 1.
2% increase on a seasonally-adjusted basis, according to the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis).
On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, exports decreased by 0.1%, and imports rose by 8.7%. The total value of German exports amounted to €129.2 billion, while imports reached €113.1 billion, resulting in a foreign trade surplus of €16 billion for the month.
Most German exports were directed towards the United States, although exports to the US saw a decrease of 4.
2% MoM. Imports from countries outside the EU, particularly from China, rose by 3.7% MoM. Notably, imports from the United Kingdom increased sharply by 18.
8% MoM. Despite the overall decline in exports, Germany maintained a trade surplus, although it was lower than the surplus in December 2024, which stood at €20.7 billion.
This data underscores the ongoing shifts in global trade dynamics, with varying demand and supply conditions influencing Germany’s export and import activities.
