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Germany (DEU)

Annual exports and imports in 2024 (USD).

Source: UN Comtrade. Warehouse 1: partner = World totals by HS4 and year.

Exports
$1.63T
Imports
$1.38T
Total trade
$3.01T
Trade balance
$253.80B
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Germany - trade dependency by partner, 2024 (USD)

Share of exports, imports, and total trade attributed to each partner.
Year: 2024 | Unit: USD | Snapshot: 20251222 | Source: UN Comtrade
Showing top 10 partners by total dependency.
Rank #1
USA (USA)
Total
8.8%
Exports
10.4%
$169.97B
Imports
6.9%
$95.41B
Total
8.8%
$265.38B
Rank #2
China (CHN)
Total
8.8%
Exports
5.8%
$94.62B
Imports
12.3%
$169.53B
Total
8.8%
$264.15B
Rank #3
Netherlands (NLD)
Total
6.9%
Exports
7.0%
$113.84B
Imports
6.8%
$93.96B
Total
6.9%
$207.80B
Rank #4
France (FRA)
Total
6.3%
Exports
7.4%
$120.51B
Imports
5.1%
$70.15B
Total
6.3%
$190.66B
Rank #5
Poland (POL)
Total
5.9%
Exports
6.0%
$97.73B
Imports
5.9%
$81.01B
Total
5.9%
$178.75B
Rank #6
Italy (ITA)
Total
5.1%
Exports
5.1%
$83.84B
Imports
5.1%
$70.46B
Total
5.1%
$154.30B
Rank #7
Austria (AUT)
Total
4.4%
Exports
4.8%
$78.40B
Imports
3.8%
$52.55B
Total
4.4%
$130.95B
Rank #8
Switzerland (CHE)
Total
4.3%
Exports
4.5%
$73.46B
Imports
4.2%
$57.28B
Total
4.3%
$130.75B
Rank #9
United Kingdom (GBR)
Total
4.1%
Exports
5.2%
$84.65B
Imports
2.8%
$37.87B
Total
4.1%
$122.52B
Rank #10
Czechia (CZE)
Total
3.8%
Exports
3.3%
$53.13B
Imports
4.5%
$61.52B
Total
3.8%
$114.65B
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  • In 2024, Germany's total trade amounted to $3.01T, making it the 3rd largest trading nation in the world.
  • The country recorded a positive trade balance of $253.8B for the year.
  • The top export destination was the United States, receiving goods valued at $170.0B, representing 10.4% of total exports.
  • China was the largest source of imports, accounting for $169.5B, or 12.3% of Germany's total imports.
  • The most significant export category was Vehicles (HS2 87), with an export value of $274.5B.
  • Electrical machinery and equipment (HS2 85) was the leading import category at $195.1B.

Germany's Trade Performance in 2024

In 2024, Germany affirmed its status as a global trade leader, ranking 3rd worldwide with a total trade volume of $3.01T. The nation's exports for the year were $1.63T, while imports stood at $1.38T. This activity resulted in a significant trade surplus of $253.8B.

Primary Trading Partners

Germany's exports were primarily directed towards the United States, with shipments totaling $170.0B. Other major export partners included France ($120.5B) and the Netherlands ($113.8B). On the import side, China was the most significant partner, supplying $169.5B worth of goods to Germany.

See also: United StatesFranceChina

Major Traded Products

The automotive sector is a critical driver of Germany's export market, with Vehicles (HS2 87) leading as the top category at $274.5B. Other major exports include Machinery and mechanical appliances (HS2 84) at $259.1B. For imports, Electrical machinery and equipment (HS2 85) was the largest category, valued at $195.1B.

See also: Vehicles (HS2 87)Machinery and mechanical appliances (HS2 84)Electrical machinery and equipment (HS2 85)

Exports

Germany - exports over time (Exports), 2015-2024 (USD)

Annual reported export values across available years.
Flow: Exports | Years: 2015-2024 | Unit: USD | Source: UN Comtrade
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Top export categories

Largest HS2 categories by export value in the selected year.

#1 • HS 87
Vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof
$274.49B
16.8% share
#2 • HS 84
Machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof
$259.14B
15.9% share
#3 • HS 85
Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles
$173.44B
10.6% share
#4 • HS 30
Pharmaceutical products
$119.57B
7.3% share
#5 • HS 90
Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories
$82.10B
5.0% share
#6 • HS 39
Plastics and articles thereof
$62.75B
3.8% share
#7 • HS 99
Commodities not specified according to kind
$58.13B
3.6% share
#8 • HS 88
Aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof
$35.56B
2.2% share
#9 • HS 27
Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes
$33.83B
2.1% share
#10 • HS 38
Chemical products n.e.c.
$33.69B
2.1% share
#11 • HS 73
Iron or steel articles
$32.70B
2.0% share
#12 • HS 72
Iron and steel
$29.27B
1.8% share
#13 • HS 29
Organic chemicals
$26.65B
1.6% share
#14 • HS 71
Natural, cultured pearls; precious, semi-precious stones; precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin
$26.01B
1.6% share
#15 • HS 48
Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard
$20.43B
1.3% share

Germany - export composition by product categories (Exports), 2024 (USD)

Largest product categories by export value in the selected year.
Flow: Exports | Year: 2024 | Unit: USD | Source: UN Comtrade
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Germany - export composition by 4-digit product groups (Exports), 2024 (USD)

Area reflects share within the displayed list; hover for product codes.
Flow: Exports | Year: 2024 | Unit: USD | Source: UN Comtrade
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Imports

Germany - imports over time (Imports), 2015-2024 (USD)

Annual reported import values across available years.
Flow: Imports | Years: 2015-2024 | Unit: USD | Source: UN Comtrade
Generated by TradeVedia.comSource: UN Comtrade

Top import categories

Largest HS2 categories by import value in the selected year.

#1 • HS 85
Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles
$195.10B
14.2% share
#2 • HS 84
Machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof
$161.99B
11.8% share
#3 • HS 87
Vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof
$139.76B
10.2% share
#4 • HS 27
Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes
$110.05B
8.0% share
#5 • HS 30
Pharmaceutical products
$74.54B
5.4% share
#6 • HS 99
Commodities not specified according to kind
$68.02B
4.9% share
#7 • HS 90
Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories
$46.91B
3.4% share
#8 • HS 39
Plastics and articles thereof
$43.80B
3.2% share
#9 • HS 29
Organic chemicals
$39.21B
2.8% share
#10 • HS 72
Iron and steel
$25.14B
1.8% share
#11 • HS 73
Iron or steel articles
$24.19B
1.8% share
#12 • HS 94
Furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings
$21.31B
1.5% share
#13 • HS 38
Chemical products n.e.c.
$20.38B
1.5% share
#14 • HS 61
Apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted
$20.26B
1.5% share
#15 • HS 71
Natural, cultured pearls; precious, semi-precious stones; precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin
$19.78B
1.4% share

Germany - import composition by product categories (Imports), 2024 (USD)

Largest product categories by import value in the selected year.
Flow: Imports | Year: 2024 | Unit: USD | Source: UN Comtrade
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Germany - import composition by 4-digit product groups (Imports), 2024 (USD)

Area reflects share within the displayed list; hover for product codes.
Flow: Imports | Year: 2024 | Unit: USD | Source: UN Comtrade
Generated by TradeVedia.comSource: UN Comtrade