Overview of Germany’s Foreign Trade – May 2025
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According to the Federal Statistical Office of Germany (Destatis), the country’s export and import performance in May 2025 continued to reflect mixed signals amid global trade adjustments.
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Exports (seasonally adjusted): €129.4 billion
↳ -1.4% compared to April 2025
↳ +0.4% compared to May 2024 -
Imports (seasonally adjusted): €111.1 billion
↳ -3.8% compared to April 2025
↳ +4.2% compared to May 2024 -
Trade Balance: Surplus of €18.4 billion
Trade with Major Partners
Germany’s exports to EU countries reached €71.3 billion, while imports from the bloc were €57.7 billion. Exports to non-EU countries totaled €58.1 billion.
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Exports to the U.S. fell 7.7% (to €12.1 billion) — the lowest since March 2022.
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Exports to China decreased 2.9% to €6.8 billion.
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Exports to the U.K. increased 15.1% to €7.2 billion.
Imports from China totaled €13.8 billion (-1%), while those from the U.S. dropped 10.7% to €7.4 billion.
Import and Export Prices – May 2025
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Import Prices:
↳ -1.1% YoY; -0.7% MoM
The sharpest decline came from energy prices (-14.6% YoY), especially crude oil (-26.4%) and coal (-21.2%). -
Export Prices:
↳ +1.0% YoY; -0.7% MoM
Notably, coffee exports rose 55.1% YoY, reflecting strong global demand, while dairy fats increased 23.3% YoY.
Consumer Price Index (CPI) – June 2025
Germany’s inflation rate (CPI) stood at +2.0% YoY, the lowest since October 2024.
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Energy prices: ↓ 3.5%
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Food prices: ↑ 2.0%, with notable increases in chocolate (+17.4%), fruits (+7.4%), and dairy (+3.6%).
Industrial Production
Germany’s industrial output in May 2025 rose 1.2% MoM and 1.0% YoY, driven mainly by:
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Automotive sector: +4.9%
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Energy production: +10.8%
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Pharmaceuticals: +10%
Construction, however, dropped 3.9%.
🇻🇳 Vietnam–Germany Bilateral Trade
According to Destatis and Vietnam Customs:
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Total trade (Jan–Jun 2025): approx. USD 6.65 billion, up 18.8% YoY.
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Vietnam’s exports: USD 4.75 billion (+24%)
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Vietnam’s imports: USD 1.9 billion (+7.4%)
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Key Export Sectors from Vietnam
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Agricultural & Aquatic Products: USD 1.12 billion (+79%)
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Coffee: USD 824.85 million (+113%)
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Seafood: USD 100.5 million (+6%)
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Cashew nuts: USD 79.6 million (+25%)
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Pepper: USD 75.44 million (+57%)
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Fruits & Vegetables: USD 39.79 million (+24%)
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Manufacturing Exports:
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Electronics & components: USD 551.85 million (+30%)
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Machinery & equipment: USD 701.62 million (+19%)
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Textiles & garments: USD 446.11 million (+22%)
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Footwear: USD 379.55 million (+2%)
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Key Imports from Germany
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Machinery & equipment: USD 688.04 million (+12%)
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Pharmaceuticals: USD 225.50 million (+38%)
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Chemicals: USD 221.24 million (-29%)
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Electronics & components: USD 91.23 million (+25%)