Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$) in Germany
Germany: Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$) was 1.93 trillion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1.93 trillion BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 8.2%
World rank
3rd
of 200 countries
All-time high
1.93 trillion BoP, current US$
in 2025
All-time low
41.05 billion BoP, current US$
in 1971
Years of data
55
1971–2025
Imports of goods and services in Germany, 1971–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services in Germany is 1.93 trillion BoP, current US$, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
The figure is up 8.2% on the previous year and up 59.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Germany peaked at 1.93 trillion BoP, current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 41.05 billion BoP, current US$, in 1971.
That places Germany 3rd out of 200 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$) in Germany, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 41.05 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1972 | 48.73 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.7% |
| 1973 | 65.74 billion BoP, current US$ | +34.9% |
| 1974 | 84.09 billion BoP, current US$ | +27.9% |
| 1975 | 93.27 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.9% |
| 1976 | 107.93 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.7% |
| 1977 | 123.44 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.4% |
| 1978 | 148.51 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.3% |
| 1979 | 192.74 billion BoP, current US$ | +29.8% |
| 1980 | 222.27 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.3% |
| 1981 | 194.52 billion BoP, current US$ | -12.5% |
| 1982 | 185.88 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.4% |
| 1983 | 180.83 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.7% |
| 1984 | 178.10 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.5% |
| 1985 | 184.38 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.5% |
| 1986 | 225.77 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.4% |
| 1987 | 270.91 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.0% |
| 1988 | 298.13 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.0% |
| 1989 | 318.96 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.0% |
| 1990 | 411.51 billion BoP, current US$ | +29.0% |
| 1991 | 452.35 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.9% |
| 1992 | 484.63 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.1% |
| 1993 | 413.90 billion BoP, current US$ | -14.6% |
| 1994 | 456.57 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.3% |
| 1995 | 549.17 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.3% |
| 1996 | 543.02 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.1% |
| 1997 | 526.27 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.1% |
| 1998 | 552.51 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.0% |
| 1999 | 564.75 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.2% |
| 2000 | 579.53 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.6% |
| 2001 | 571.20 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.4% |
| 2002 | 572.20 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.2% |
| 2003 | 702.63 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.8% |
| 2004 | 828.60 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.9% |
| 2005 | 897.47 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.3% |
| 2006 | 1.03 trillion BoP, current US$ | +15.2% |
| 2007 | 1.20 trillion BoP, current US$ | +15.9% |
| 2008 | 1.34 trillion BoP, current US$ | +12.3% |
| 2009 | 1.07 trillion BoP, current US$ | -20.4% |
| 2010 | 1.20 trillion BoP, current US$ | +11.7% |
| 2011 | 1.41 trillion BoP, current US$ | +18.1% |
| 2012 | 1.32 trillion BoP, current US$ | -6.3% |
| 2013 | 1.37 trillion BoP, current US$ | +3.8% |
| 2014 | 1.40 trillion BoP, current US$ | +2.0% |
| 2015 | 1.21 trillion BoP, current US$ | -13.5% |
| 2016 | 1.22 trillion BoP, current US$ | +0.8% |
| 2017 | 1.33 trillion BoP, current US$ | +9.3% |
| 2018 | 1.49 trillion BoP, current US$ | +11.8% |
| 2019 | 1.46 trillion BoP, current US$ | -2.1% |
| 2020 | 1.34 trillion BoP, current US$ | -8.4% |
| 2021 | 1.63 trillion BoP, current US$ | +21.9% |
| 2022 | 1.82 trillion BoP, current US$ | +11.6% |
| 2023 | 1.79 trillion BoP, current US$ | -1.2% |
| 2024 | 1.78 trillion BoP, current US$ | -0.9% |
| 2025 | 1.93 trillion BoP, current US$ | +8.2% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 1.93 trillion BoP, current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 66.46 billion BoP, current US$, 29.0× the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Germany's 1.93 trillion BoP, current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 80.29 billion BoP, current US$, 24.0× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 100.61 billion BoP, current US$ | 41.05 billion BoP, current US$ | 192.74 billion BoP, current US$ | 9 |
| 1980s | 225.98 billion BoP, current US$ | 178.10 billion BoP, current US$ | 318.96 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 495.47 billion BoP, current US$ | 411.51 billion BoP, current US$ | 564.75 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 879.74 billion BoP, current US$ | 571.20 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.34 trillion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.34 trillion BoP, current US$ | 1.20 trillion BoP, current US$ | 1.49 trillion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.71 trillion BoP, current US$ | 1.34 trillion BoP, current US$ | 1.93 trillion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 1 United States 4.36 trillion BoP, current US$ compare
- 2 China 3.31 trillion BoP, current US$ compare
- 4 United Kingdom 1.28 trillion BoP, current US$ compare
- 5 France 1.15 trillion BoP, current US$ compare
- 6 Japan 998.13 billion BoP, current US$ compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Germany?
- Imports of goods and services in Germany was 1.93 trillion BoP, current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 1.93 trillion BoP, current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 41.05 billion BoP, current US$ in 1971.
- How does Germany rank for imports of goods and services?
- Germany ranks 3rd out of 200 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 59.2%. 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 Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to 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.