DESTATIS said on Thursday German exports fell 0.8% m/m in August to €137.6bn (~$154.1bn), after a 0.5% decline in July. Imports rose 0.9% m/m, narrowing the trade surplus to €19.5bn. The data signal persistent weakness in external demand and reduce the likelihood that net trade will support German GDP this year.

2026-10-08

DESTATIS said on Thursday German exports fell 0.8% m/m in August to €137.6bn (~$154.1bn), after a 0.5% decline in July. Imports rose 0.9% m/m, narrowing the trade surplus to €19.5bn. The data signal persistent weakness in external demand and reduce the likelihood that net trade will support German GDP this year.