Germany’s exports unexpectedly increased by 0.5% month-on-month to a near 3½-year high of €135.8 billion in March 2026, slowing sharply from a 3.6% rise in February but beating market expectations of a 1.7% decline. Shipments to EU member states grew 3.4%, with exports to the Eurozone rising 4.1% and those to non-Eurozone countries climbing 1.7%. By contrast, exports to third countries fell 3.3%, weighed down by a 7.9% drop in shipments to the US, Germany’s largest export market, and a 1.8% decline in exports to China. Meanwhile, exports to the UK rose 3.2%. For the first quarter of 2026, outbound shipments rose 1.7% year-on-year to €401.4 billion. source: Federal Statistical Office

Exports in Germany increased to 135.20 EUR Billion in February from 130.47 EUR Billion in January of 2026. Exports in Germany averaged 47.32 EUR Billion from 1962 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 139.50 EUR Billion in September of 2022 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 May of 2026.

Exports in Germany increased to 135.20 EUR Billion in February from 130.47 EUR Billion in January of 2026. Exports in Germany is expected to be 128.00 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 130.00 EUR Billion in 2027 and 132.00 EUR Billion in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-04-09 06:00 AM
Exports MoM
Feb 3.6% -1.5% 1%
2026-05-08 06:00 AM
Exports MoM
Mar 0.5% 3.6% -1.7%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Balance of Trade 14.30 19.60 EUR Billion Mar 2026
Current Account 23635.26 20487.31 EUR Million Mar 2026
Exports MoM 135.80 135.10 EUR Billion Mar 2026
Imports MoM 121.50 115.60 EUR Billion Mar 2026
Terms of Trade 100.90 103.40 points Mar 2026
Tourist Arrivals 2338.12 2275.95 Thousand Mar 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
135.80 135.10 139.50 2.10 1962 - 2026 EUR Billion Monthly
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German Exports Unexpectedly Rise in March
Germany’s exports unexpectedly increased by 0.5% month-on-month to a near 3½-year high of €135.8 billion in March 2026, slowing sharply from a 3.6% rise in February but beating market expectations of a 1.7% decline. Shipments to EU member states grew 3.4%, with exports to the Eurozone rising 4.1% and those to non-Eurozone countries climbing 1.7%. By contrast, exports to third countries fell 3.3%, weighed down by a 7.9% drop in shipments to the US, Germany’s largest export market, and a 1.8% decline in exports to China. Meanwhile, exports to the UK rose 3.2%. For the first quarter of 2026, outbound shipments rose 1.7% year-on-year to €401.4 billion.
2026-05-08
German Exports Rise More than Expected
Germany’s exports grew 3.6% month-on-month to a three-year high of €135.2 billion in February 2026, following a downwardly revised 1.5% drop in January and exceeding market expectations of a 1% rise. Shipments to EU member states rose 5.8%, with exports to the Eurozone climbing 5.2% and those to non-Eurozone countries advancing 7.4%. Exports to third countries also increased 0.8%, supported by a 4.1% rise in shipments to the UK and a 26.9% jump in exports to Russia. By contrast, exports to the United States, Germany’s largest export market, fell 7.5%, while those to China dropped 2.5%. For the first two months of 2026, outbound shipments rose 1.6% year-on-year to €265.8 billion.
2026-04-09
German Exports Fall More than Expected
Germany’s exports fell 2.3% month-on-month to €130.5 billion in January 2026, reversing a downwardly revised 3.9% increase in December and performing worse than market expectations of a 2% decline. Shipments to EU member states dropped 4.8%, with exports to the Eurozone falling 5.7% and those to non-Eurozone declining 2.7%. In contrast, exports to third countries rose 1%, supported by an 11.7% surge in shipments to the United States, Germany’s largest export market. Exports to the United Kingdom fell 2.6%, while shipments to China plunged 13.2% and those to the Russian Federation declined 5.9%.
2026-03-10


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