# 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.

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- Published: 2026-10-23
- Updated: 2026-10-23
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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](/news/german-factory-orders-august-2026/) and [German production](/news/german-industrial-production-august-2026/), which were published the same week.

For the euro area picture, see [the euro area trade deficit](/news/euro-area-trade-deficit-august-2026/). Live prices: [EUR/USD](/markets/eur-usd/).

## Sources

- [Destatis: Exports in August 2026: -0.8% on July 2026, press release No. 356, 8 October 2026](https://www.destatis.de/EN/Press/2026/10/PE26_356_51.html)

## 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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