Germany’s import growth accelerated in March 2026, signaling a further pick-up in external demand and domestic consumption. According to the latest data updated on 8 May 2026, German imports rose 5.1% month-over-month, up from a 4.7% increase recorded in February 2026.
The data show that the March reading not only continues but strengthens the positive momentum seen earlier in the year. On a month-over-month basis, the current figure reflects a faster expansion in imports compared with the previous period, when February’s 4.7% growth was itself an increase from January. The comparison is based on changes from one month to the next, highlighting a steady acceleration in import activity into the German economy.
