Germany exported goods to the value of 109.1 billion euros and imported goods to the value of 90.7 billion euros in September 2018. Based on provisional data, the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) also reports that German exports declined by 1.2%, while imports increased by 5.3% in September 2018 year on year. After calendar and seasonal adjustment, exports were down 0.8% and imports declined 0.4% compared with August 2018.

Germany exported goods to the value of 1,279.0 billion euros and imported goods to the value of 1,031.0 billion euros in 2017. Based on final data, the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) also reports that German exports increased by 6,2% and imports by 8,0% in 2017 compared with 2016.

According to final results, goods worth 188.0 billion euros were traded between Germany and the People's Republic of China in 2017 (exports and imports).

Accounting for 18.4% motor vehicles and parts thereof of exports, was Germany's main export product in 2017. Machinery (14.5%) and chemical products (9.0%) ranked second and third, respectively, among the most important export items.