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Germany's Trade Surplus Dips Amid Rising Imports
11/8/2025
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- Germany's trade surplus fell to €15.3 billion in September 2025, the lowest reading since October 2024.
- Imports rose 3.1% to €115.9 billion in September 2025.
- Exports rose 1.4% to €131.1 billion in September 2025.
- For January–September 2025, exports reached €1.18 trillion, up 0.7%.
- Exports to the United States rose 11.9% but remained below last year, and analysts warn this modest recovery does not indicate a broader rebound.
