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$, in 1971.
Germany ranks 2nd of 198 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 15.03 billion BoP, current US$ | 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
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of gdp 2.36 (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 2.17 (2025)
- Gdp per capita worldbank constant usd 44,147 (2025)
- Manufacturing value added to gdp 17.61 (2025)
- Gdp worldbank constant usd 3.69 trillion (2025)
- Gdp per capita in international and market dollars 44,147 (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 0.885 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -57.62 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -65.12 billion current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 425.09 billion current LCU (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 198 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.