Germany’s exports fell 0.8% month-on-month to €137.6 billion in August 2026, following a downwardly revised 0.5% drop in the previous month and against market expectations for a 0.8% increase. This marked the second consecutive monthly decline in exports, driven by lower shipments to EU member states (-0.6% to €77.5 billion), particularly to non-euro area countries (-3.5% to €23.2 billion), while exports to the euro area increased (0.8% to €54.3 billion). Shipments to third countries also dropped (-1.1% to €60.0 billion), primarily due to weaker demand from the US (-6.3%), which offset increases in exports to China (4.7%) and the UK (16.7%). On a yearly basis, Germany’s exports grew 6.2% in August. For the January-August period, the country's exports were 4.4% higher than in the same period a year ago, totaling €1,092.7 billion. source: Federal Statistical Office

Exports in Germany decreased to 137.55 EUR Billion in August from 138.66 EUR Billion in July of 2026. Exports in Germany averaged 47.90 EUR Billion from 1962 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 139.33 EUR Billion in June of 2026 and a record low of 2.10 EUR Billion in January of 1962. This page provides - Germany Exports - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Germany Exports - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on October of 2026.

Exports in Germany decreased to 137.55 EUR Billion in August from 138.66 EUR Billion in July of 2026. Exports in Germany is expected to be 138.60 EUR Billion by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Germany Exports is projected to trend around 145.00 EUR Billion in 2027 and 150.00 EUR Billion in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-09-08 06:00 AM
Exports MoM
Jul -0.8% 0.9% 0%
2026-10-08 06:00 AM
Exports MoM
Aug -0.8% -0.5% 0.8%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Balance of Trade 19.47 21.58 EUR Billion Aug 2026
Current Account 10320.30 21794.49 EUR Million Aug 2026
Exports 137.55 138.66 EUR Billion Aug 2026
Imports 118.10 117.10 EUR Billion Aug 2026
Terms of Trade 100.80 101.40 points Aug 2026
Tourist Arrivals 4284.37 4861.71 Thousand Aug 2026


Germany Exports
In 2024, Germany maintained its strong global export position, driven primarily by its manufacturing sector. Motor vehicles and parts remained the country's top export category, accounting for around 17% of total exports (about €263 billion). Machinery followed with a 14% share, while chemical products contributed 9%. The United States emerged as Germany’s largest export destination, with German firms shipping goods worth €161.4 billion across the Atlantic. France, the Netherlands, Poland and China also ranked among the top destinations, underscoring Germany’s key role in global industrial supply chains.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
137.55 138.66 139.33 2.10 1962 - 2026 EUR Billion Monthly
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German Exports Drop for 2nd Month
Germany’s exports fell 0.8% month-on-month to €137.6 billion in August 2026, following a downwardly revised 0.5% drop in the previous month and against market expectations for a 0.8% increase. This marked the second consecutive monthly decline in exports, driven by lower shipments to EU member states (-0.6% to €77.5 billion), particularly to non-euro area countries (-3.5% to €23.2 billion), while exports to the euro area increased (0.8% to €54.3 billion). Shipments to third countries also dropped (-1.1% to €60.0 billion), primarily due to weaker demand from the US (-6.3%), which offset increases in exports to China (4.7%) and the UK (16.7%). On a yearly basis, Germany’s exports grew 6.2% in August. For the January-August period, the country's exports were 4.4% higher than in the same period a year ago, totaling €1,092.7 billion.
2026-10-08
German Exports Fall for the First Time in 6 Months
Germany's exports decreased 0.8% month-on-month to €138.2 billion in July 2026, following a 0.9% rise in the previous month and compared with market expectations for no change. This marked the first monthly drop in exports since January, as shipments to EU member states declined (-1.6% to €78 billion), entirely due to lower exports to the euro area (-2.8% to €53.9 billion), while exports to non-euro area countries increased (1.1% to €24.1 billion). Exports to third countries rose 0.2% to €60.2 billion, as strong demand from the US (19.1%) more than offset declines in shipments to China (-9.5%) and the UK (-7.2%). On a yearly basis, the country's exports increased 6.1% in July. For the January-July period, German exports were 4% higher than in the same period a year earlier, amounting to €954.2 billion.
2026-09-08
German Export Growth Exceeds Forecasts
Germany's exports rose 0.9% month-on-month to €139.3 billion in June 2026, easing from an upwardly revised 1.1% increase in the previous month but beating market expectations of a 0.2% gain. Shipments to EU member states climbed 1.3% to €79.3 billion, driven by a 1.2% rise in exports to the euro area (€55.3 billion) and a 1.8% increase to non-euro area countries (€24.1 billion). Elsewhere, exports to third countries edged up 0.3% to €60.0 billion, as stronger demand from the UK (7.7%) helped offset weaker shipments to the US (-14.2%) and China (-0.3%). In the first half of 2026, German exports increased 3.7% from the corresponding period a year earlier, totaling €816.6 billion.
2026-08-07


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