Key data points
Last release
—
Observation period
May 2026
Next release
—
Forecast
—
Highest
26.80 B EURon Jan 31, 2024
Lowest
−390.00 M EURon May 31, 1991
Profile
Germany continued to post significant trade surpluses with key partners in 2024. The surplus with the United States stood at approximately €69.8 billion, reflecting robust demand for German industrial goods, such as motor vehicles and machinery. In contrast, Germany recorded a substantial trade deficit with China—around €66.3 billion—due to high imports of electronics, machinery, and other manufactured products. Overall, the US regained its position as Germany’s largest trading partner, slightly ahead of China, with the Netherlands ranking third.