German exports fall 0.8% in August to €137.6bn, trade surplus €19.5bn
Destatis reports German exports of €137.6 billion in August, down 0.8% on July and up 6.2% on a year earlier. Imports were €118.1 billion, leaving a surplus of €19.5 billion.
Destatis reported on 8 October 2026 that German exports fell 0.8% on July in August, seasonally and calendar adjusted, to €137.6 billion. Exports were 6.2% higher than in August 2025.
Trade balance
- Exports: €137.6 billion, down 0.8% on July
- Imports: €118.1 billion
- Balance: a surplus of €19.5 billion
The figures are provisional and will be revised in later releases.
Reading it
A fall in exports after a period of growth is a useful signal for industrial demand, but one month is a weak guide. Trade values also move with prices, so higher energy costs can change the value of imports even when volumes are steady. Read the export series alongside German factory orders and German production, which were published the same week.
For the euro area picture, see the euro area trade deficit. Live prices: EUR/USD.
Sources
Common questions
How much did German exports fall in August 2026?
Destatis reports exports down 0.8% on July, at €137.6 billion, seasonally and calendar adjusted.
What was Germany's trade surplus in August 2026?
The surplus was €19.5 billion, with exports of €137.6 billion and imports of €118.1 billion.
Are German trade figures revised?
Yes. Destatis labels the figures provisional, and they are revised in later releases.
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