FX.co ★ German Imports Hit 23-Month High

In April 2025, Germany experienced a notable increase in imports, which rose by 3.9% from the previous month, reaching a 23-month high of EUR 116.5 billion. This growth marked a recovery from the 1.4% decline recorded in March. The surge was primarily attributed to increased imports from both EU and non-EU nations. Specifically, imports from the European Union climbed by 4.5%, bolstered by a 5.0% rise from the Euro area and a 3.5% increase from non-Euro EU countries. Concurrently, imports from non-EU countries grew by 3.5%, with the United States contributing significantly with a 3.9% uptick. Conversely, imports from China and the United Kingdom decreased by 4.1% and 8.1%, respectively, while imports from Russia saw a significant drop of 22.6%. Taking a broader perspective, Germany's total imports for the first four months of 2025 increased by 4.8% compared to the same period the previous year, totaling EUR 455.4 billion.