Germany’s trade surplus expanded significantly in December 2025, with the trade balance rising to €17.1 billion, up from €13.6 billion in November 2025. The latest data, updated on 6 February 2026, point to a notable month-on-month improvement in Germany’s external position.
The stronger surplus suggests that exports continued to outpace imports at the end of 2025, providing an important support pillar for Europe’s largest economy. While the underlying drivers of the December jump are not detailed in the release, the widening gap between exports and imports underscores the continued importance of foreign trade for Germany’s economic performance heading into 2026.
