German Exports Rise in October as Trade Surplus Widens to €16.9 Billion

Germany’s foreign trade performance strengthened in October 2025, with exports rising 0.1% and imports falling 1.2% from September, according to Destatis. Seasonally adjusted exports reached €131.3 billion, while imports totalled €114.5 billion, resulting in a €16.9 billion surplus, up from €14.6 billion a year earlier. Year-over-year, exports increased 4.2% and imports rose 2.8%. Exports to EU countries grew 2.7% to €76.3 billion, while imports from EU countries increased 2.8% to €61.1 billion. Trade with non-EU countries declined, with exports down 3.3% led by declines to the United States (-7.8%) and China (-5.8%). Imports from China and U.S. declined by 5.2% and 16.6%, respectively. Exports to Russia rose 4.8%, though imports from Russia fell 10.6%. Imports and exports to the UK both fell 14.5% and 6.5%, respectively.