Exports of goods and services (current US$) in Germany
Germany: Exports of goods and services (current US$) was 2.04 trillion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Exports of goods and services in Germany, 1970–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for exports of goods and services in Germany is 2.04 trillion current US$, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.
The figure is up 5.2% on the previous year and up 40.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of goods and services in Germany peaked at 2.04 trillion current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 32.64 billion current US$, in 1970.
That places Germany 3rd out of 193 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exports of goods and services (current US$) in Germany, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 32.64 billion current US$ | — |
| 1971 | 36.38 billion current US$ | +11.5% |
| 1972 | 43.61 billion current US$ | +19.9% |
| 1973 | 61.14 billion current US$ | +40.2% |
| 1974 | 81.17 billion current US$ | +32.8% |
| 1975 | 83.91 billion current US$ | +3.4% |
| 1976 | 93.88 billion current US$ | +11.9% |
| 1977 | 107.91 billion current US$ | +14.9% |
| 1978 | 130.53 billion current US$ | +21.0% |
| 1979 | 157.01 billion current US$ | +20.3% |
| 1980 | 176.86 billion current US$ | +12.6% |
| 1981 | 161.09 billion current US$ | -8.9% |
| 1982 | 161.99 billion current US$ | +0.6% |
| 1983 | 156.30 billion current US$ | -3.5% |
| 1984 | 157.45 billion current US$ | +0.7% |
| 1985 | 167.95 billion current US$ | +6.7% |
| 1986 | 222.60 billion current US$ | +32.5% |
| 1987 | 268.36 billion current US$ | +20.6% |
| 1988 | 295.37 billion current US$ | +10.1% |
| 1989 | 311.80 billion current US$ | +5.6% |
| 1990 | 404.36 billion current US$ | +29.7% |
| 1991 | 442.05 billion current US$ | +9.3% |
| 1992 | 473.02 billion current US$ | +7.0% |
| 1993 | 413.28 billion current US$ | -12.6% |
| 1994 | 456.48 billion current US$ | +10.5% |
| 1995 | 557.03 billion current US$ | +22.0% |
| 1996 | 558.52 billion current US$ | +0.3% |
| 1997 | 548.07 billion current US$ | -1.9% |
| 1998 | 576.78 billion current US$ | +5.2% |
| 1999 | 576.27 billion current US$ | -0.1% |
| 2000 | 583.81 billion current US$ | +1.3% |
| 2001 | 600.93 billion current US$ | +2.9% |
| 2002 | 655.73 billion current US$ | +9.1% |
| 2003 | 792.55 billion current US$ | +20.9% |
| 2004 | 967.94 billion current US$ | +22.1% |
| 2005 | 1.04 trillion current US$ | +7.5% |
| 2006 | 1.19 trillion current US$ | +14.1% |
| 2007 | 1.42 trillion current US$ | +19.3% |
| 2008 | 1.56 trillion current US$ | +10.1% |
| 2009 | 1.23 trillion current US$ | -20.9% |
| 2010 | 1.37 trillion current US$ | +11.0% |
| 2011 | 1.59 trillion current US$ | +16.3% |
| 2012 | 1.54 trillion current US$ | -3.6% |
| 2013 | 1.59 trillion current US$ | +3.4% |
| 2014 | 1.65 trillion current US$ | +4.2% |
| 2015 | 1.46 trillion current US$ | -11.8% |
| 2016 | 1.47 trillion current US$ | +1.0% |
| 2017 | 1.59 trillion current US$ | +7.9% |
| 2018 | 1.72 trillion current US$ | +8.5% |
| 2019 | 1.68 trillion current US$ | -2.7% |
| 2020 | 1.54 trillion current US$ | -8.0% |
| 2021 | 1.85 trillion current US$ | +20.1% |
| 2022 | 1.92 trillion current US$ | +3.5% |
| 2023 | 1.96 trillion current US$ | +2.3% |
| 2024 | 1.94 trillion current US$ | -1.0% |
| 2025 | 2.04 trillion current US$ | +5.2% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 2.04 trillion current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 80.25 billion current US$, 25.4× the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Germany's 2.04 trillion current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 67.92 billion current US$, 30.1× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 82.82 billion current US$ | 32.64 billion current US$ | 157.01 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 207.98 billion current US$ | 156.30 billion current US$ | 311.80 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 500.58 billion current US$ | 404.36 billion current US$ | 576.78 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.00 trillion current US$ | 583.81 billion current US$ | 1.56 trillion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.57 trillion current US$ | 1.37 trillion current US$ | 1.72 trillion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.88 trillion current US$ | 1.54 trillion current US$ | 2.04 trillion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 1 China 4.11 trillion current US$ compare
- 2 United States 3.22 trillion current US$ compare
- 4 United Kingdom 1.22 trillion current US$ compare
- 5 France 1.12 trillion current US$ compare
- 6 Netherlands 1.08 trillion current US$ compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is exports of goods and services in Germany?
- Exports of goods and services in Germany was 2.04 trillion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest exports of goods and services recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 2.04 trillion current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest exports of goods and services recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 32.64 billion current US$ in 1970.
- How does Germany rank for exports of goods and services?
- Germany ranks 3rd out of 193 countries with data for 2025.
- Is exports of goods and services rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 40.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Exports of goods and services (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Exports of goods includes changes in the economic ownership of goods from residents of the compiling economy to non-residents, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Exports of services includes services provided by residents to non-residents. 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.