Germany’s imports surged 5.1% month-on-month to €121.5 billion in March 2026, the highest amount since November 2022, accelerating from an upwardly revised 4.9% increase in the prior month and far exceeding market expectations of a 0.8% gain. Purchases from EU partners grew 3.0%, supported by stronger purchases from both euro area countries (1.7%) and non-euro-area members (5.7%). Meanwhile, imports from non-EU countries jumped 7.4%, driven by higher shipments from China (4.9%) and the United Kingdom (11.7%). In contrast, imports from the United States declined 3.7%. For the first quarter, Germany’s imports increased 1.9% year-on-year to €347.3 billion. Compared with March last year, total imports surged 11.1%, picking up from a 0.7% rise in February. source: Federal Statistical Office

Imports in Germany increased to 121.50 EUR Billion in March from 115.60 EUR Billion in February of 2026. Imports in Germany averaged 39.94 EUR Billion from 1962 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 133.77 EUR Billion in August of 2022 and a record low of 1.99 EUR Billion in January of 1962. This page provides - Germany Imports - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Germany Imports - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on May of 2026.

Imports in Germany increased to 121.50 EUR Billion in March from 115.60 EUR Billion in February of 2026. Imports in Germany is expected to be 114.30 EUR Billion by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Germany Imports is projected to trend around 112.90 EUR Billion in 2027 and 112.00 EUR Billion in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-04-09 06:00 AM
Imports MoM
Feb 4.7% -5.1% 4%
2026-05-08 06:00 AM
Imports MoM
Mar 5.1% 4.9% 0.8%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Balance of Trade 14.30 19.60 EUR Billion 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 Imports
On the import side, Germany purchased a broad range of industrial and consumer goods in 2024. Leading the import categories were motor vehicles (€142 billion), followed by data processing equipment, electronics, and optical products (€134 billion), and electrical equipment (€104 billion). China remained Germany’s largest import partner, supplying goods worth €156 billion, well ahead of the Netherlands (€94 billion) and the United States (€92 billion).
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
121.50 115.60 133.77 1.99 1962 - 2026 EUR Billion Monthly
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German Imports Jump 5.1% MoM
Germany’s imports surged 5.1% month-on-month to €121.5 billion in March 2026, the highest amount since November 2022, accelerating from an upwardly revised 4.9% increase in the prior month and far exceeding market expectations of a 0.8% gain. Purchases from EU partners grew 3.0%, supported by stronger purchases from both euro area countries (1.7%) and non-euro-area members (5.7%). Meanwhile, imports from non-EU countries jumped 7.4%, driven by higher shipments from China (4.9%) and the United Kingdom (11.7%). In contrast, imports from the United States declined 3.7%. For the first quarter, Germany’s imports increased 1.9% year-on-year to €347.3 billion. Compared with March last year, total imports surged 11.1%, picking up from a 0.7% rise in February.
2026-05-08
German Imports Rise More than Expected
Germany’s imports jumped 4.7% month-on-month to €115.4 billion in February 2026, reversing a downwardly revised 5.1% decline in the previous month and topping market estimates of a 4% growth. Purchases from EU partners surged 5.1%, boosted by strength from both euro area members (4.5%) and non-euro-area countries (6.3%). Also, imports from non-EU countries expanded 4.4%, supported by higher purchases from the U.S. (9.8%), China (6.5%), and the United Kingdom (6.0%). In contrast, imports from Russia slipped 18.7%. Considering January to February of the year, arrivals were down 0.8% with a total of €225.7 billion. On an annual basis, total imports grew 0.6% in February.
2026-04-09
German Imports Slump
Germany’s imports tumbled 5.9% month-on-month to a 17-month low of €109.2 billion in January 2026, reversing a marginally revised 1.3% rise in the previous month and pointing to weaker domestic demand at the start of the year amid mounting economic headwinds. Purchases from EU partners fell 6.5%, weighed by declines from both euro area members (-5.9%) and non-euro-area countries (-7.8%). Also, imports from non-EU countries tumbled 8.2%, dragged by lower purchases from the U.S. (-8.2%), China (-8.3%), and Russia (-20.0%). In contrast, purchases from the United Kingdom grew 2.5%. On an annual basis, total imports declined -6.4%. In 2025, purchases increased 4.4%.
2026-03-10


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