FX.co ★ German Imports Rise More than Expected

In December 2025, Germany witnessed a notable 1.4% month-on-month increase in imports, reaching €116.1 billion. This growth significantly surpassed market predictions of a modest 0.2% rise and built on the previous month's slightly adjusted 0.7% increase. The robust import figures indicate strong domestic demand, despite ongoing economic challenges. Imports from EU countries rose by 1.7%, with contributions from both eurozone (1.6%) and non-eurozone (1.8%) nations. Additionally, imports from countries outside the EU saw a 1.2% hike, mainly due to increased shipments from China (4.1%), the United States (3.0%), and Russia (6.0%). Conversely, imports from the United Kingdom experienced a sharp 14.8% decline. On a year-over-year basis, total imports surged by 4.4% in 2025, amounting to €1.37 trillion, underscoring a steady recovery in trade dynamics throughout the year.