Net trade in goods in Germany
Germany: Net trade in goods was 206.91 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net trade in goods in Germany, 1971–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, net trade in goods in Germany stood at 206.91 billion BoP, current US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 19.3% on the previous year and down 23.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net trade in goods in Germany peaked at 290.29 billion BoP, current US$ in 2017 and was at its lowest, 4.79 billion BoP, current US$, in 1971.
Germany ranks 2nd of 199 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 15.03 billion BoP, current US$ | 4.79 billion BoP, current US$ | 24.86 billion BoP, current US$ | 9 |
| 1980s | 40.97 billion BoP, current US$ | 9.72 billion BoP, current US$ | 78.65 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 71.60 billion BoP, current US$ | 71.28 billion BoP, current US$ | 71.93 billion BoP, current US$ | 2 |
| 2000s | 171.96 billion BoP, current US$ | 58.60 billion BoP, current US$ | 266.93 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 259.11 billion BoP, current US$ | 211.28 billion BoP, current US$ | 290.29 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 211.03 billion BoP, current US$ | 132.96 billion BoP, current US$ | 256.35 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More economy & growth data for Germany
- Exports of goods and services -0.4% (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 4.36 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 3.62 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added 25.2% (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 97.6% (2025)
- Exports of goods and services 2.04 trillion current US$ (2025)
- Exports of goods and services 1.81 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Exports of goods and services 1.61 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation -0.2% (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation 703.36 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net trade in goods in Germany?
- Net trade in goods in Germany was 206.91 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest net trade in goods recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 290.29 billion BoP, current US$ in 2017.
- What is the lowest net trade in goods recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.79 billion BoP, current US$ in 1971.
- How does Germany rank for net trade in goods?
- Germany ranks 2nd out of 199 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net trade in goods rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Net trade in goods (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The balance of international trade in goods is the difference between the exports and imports of goods. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.