Net trade in goods (BoP, current US$) in Germany
Germany: Net trade in goods (BoP, current US$) was 208.96 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
208.96 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
down 18.5%
World rank
3rd
of 200 countries
All-time high
290.29 billion BoP, current US$
in 2017
All-time low
4.79 billion BoP, current US$
in 1971
Years of data
55
1971–2025
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$.
Analysis
In 2025, net trade in goods in Germany stood at 208.96 billion BoP, current US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 18.5% on the previous year and down 23.1% 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$, in 1971.
Germany ranks 3rd of 200 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net trade in goods (BoP, current US$) in Germany, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 4.79 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1972 | 6.26 billion BoP, current US$ | +30.7% |
| 1973 | 12.81 billion BoP, current US$ | +104.6% |
| 1974 | 19.63 billion BoP, current US$ | +53.2% |
| 1975 | 14.91 billion BoP, current US$ | -24.0% |
| 1976 | 16.24 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.9% |
| 1977 | 19.23 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.4% |
| 1978 | 24.86 billion BoP, current US$ | +29.3% |
| 1979 | 16.52 billion BoP, current US$ | -33.6% |
| 1980 | 9.72 billion BoP, current US$ | -41.1% |
| 1981 | 17.23 billion BoP, current US$ | +77.3% |
| 1982 | 26.19 billion BoP, current US$ | +52.0% |
| 1983 | 21.43 billion BoP, current US$ | -18.2% |
| 1984 | 22.79 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.4% |
| 1985 | 29.90 billion BoP, current US$ | +31.2% |
| 1986 | 56.95 billion BoP, current US$ | +90.5% |
| 1987 | 69.87 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.7% |
| 1988 | 78.65 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.6% |
| 1989 | 76.95 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.2% |
| 1990 | 71.93 billion BoP, current US$ | -6.5% |
| 1991 | 21.64 billion BoP, current US$ | -69.9% |
| 1992 | 30.69 billion BoP, current US$ | +41.8% |
| 1993 | 42.02 billion BoP, current US$ | +36.9% |
| 1994 | 52.20 billion BoP, current US$ | +24.2% |
| 1995 | 68.21 billion BoP, current US$ | +30.7% |
| 1996 | 75.15 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.2% |
| 1997 | 74.35 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.1% |
| 1998 | 78.48 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.6% |
| 1999 | 71.28 billion BoP, current US$ | -9.2% |
| 2000 | 58.60 billion BoP, current US$ | -17.8% |
| 2001 | 89.00 billion BoP, current US$ | +51.9% |
| 2002 | 130.92 billion BoP, current US$ | +47.1% |
| 2003 | 143.59 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.7% |
| 2004 | 184.90 billion BoP, current US$ | +28.8% |
| 2005 | 190.62 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.1% |
| 2006 | 197.90 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.8% |
| 2007 | 266.93 billion BoP, current US$ | +34.9% |
| 2008 | 265.39 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.6% |
| 2009 | 191.81 billion BoP, current US$ | -27.7% |
| 2010 | 211.28 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.1% |
| 2011 | 228.47 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.1% |
| 2012 | 258.02 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.9% |
| 2013 | 265.53 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.9% |
| 2014 | 290.03 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.2% |
| 2015 | 271.89 billion BoP, current US$ | -6.3% |
| 2016 | 277.50 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.1% |
| 2017 | 290.29 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.6% |
| 2018 | 259.31 billion BoP, current US$ | -10.7% |
| 2019 | 238.78 billion BoP, current US$ | -7.9% |
| 2020 | 203.82 billion BoP, current US$ | -14.6% |
| 2021 | 222.51 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.2% |
| 2022 | 132.96 billion BoP, current US$ | -40.2% |
| 2023 | 243.65 billion BoP, current US$ | +83.3% |
| 2024 | 256.35 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.2% |
| 2025 | 208.96 billion BoP, current US$ | -18.5% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 208.96 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is -758.89 million BoP, current US$. (72 countries reporting)
- Germany's 208.96 billion BoP, current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is -3.85 billion BoP, current US$. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 15.03 billion BoP, current US$ | 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 | 58.59 billion BoP, current US$ | 21.64 billion BoP, current US$ | 78.48 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 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 | 211.38 billion BoP, current US$ | 132.96 billion BoP, current US$ | 256.35 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is net trade in goods in Germany?
- Net trade in goods in Germany was 208.96 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 3rd out of 200 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net trade in goods rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.1%. 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.