Foreign trade
| Years | Exports | Imports | Foreign trade balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| in EUR mn | |||
| 1980 | 1,063 | 750 | 313 |
| 1985 | 3,287 | 1,307 | 1,980 |
| 1990 | 2,157 | 4,136 | -1,979 |
| 1995 | 5,514 | 8,175 | -2,662 |
| 2000 | 9,459 | 18,553 | -9,094 |
| 2005 | 21,235 | 40,845 | -19,610 |
| 2006 | 27,478 | 49,958 | -22,479 |
| 2007 | 29,923 | 54,649 | -24,726 |
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