07.11.202507:14:42UTC+00German Imports Hit 28-Month High

In September 2025, Germany saw a notable increase in imports, rising by 3.1% month-on-month to reach EUR 115.9 billion, marking the highest figure since May 2023. This rebound comes after a revised decline of 1.4% in the preceding month and significantly outpaces market predictions of a 0.5% uptick. This marks the first increase in imports since June, suggesting a revival in domestic demand as global trade uncertainties begin to diminish, just in time for the holiday season. Imports from EU countries increased by 1.1%, bolstered by a robust rise from non-Eurozone partners at 4.9%, although demand from the Eurozone experienced a slight downturn of 0.7%. On the other hand, imports from non-EU countries grew by 5.2%, driven by significant inflows from China at 6.1%, the U.S. at 9.0%, and the UK at a remarkable 20.0%, although imports from Russia saw a minor decline of 0.2%. For the first nine months of the year, total imports rose by 4.8% year-on-year, amounting to EUR 1.03 trillion, reflecting Germany's gradual trade recovery amidst improving economic sentiment and stable consumer spending.