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Trading with Germany

Live customs statistics, the practical checks that decide whether the route works, and how we help you run it.

Why Germany matters

Germany is the largest importer in the EU by value and a common first entry point for goods then distributed across the single market. Its main traded goods include vehicles, machinery, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, electronics.

Germany trade at a glance

$1.38TImports 2024
$1.63TExports 2024
+$253.8BTrade balance
-7.4%Imports vs 2023
Top suppliers — 2024UN Comtrade
#SupplierValueShare
01China$169.5B12.3%
02USA$95.4B6.9%
03Netherlands$94.0B6.8%
04Poland$81.0B5.9%
05Italy$70.5B5.1%
06France$70.2B5.1%
07Czechia$61.5B4.5%
08Switzerland$57.3B4.2%
09Austria$52.6B3.8%
10Belgium$47.3B3.4%

Source: UN Comtrade, official statistics reported by national authorities. Figures are country-level aggregates, not shipment records.

What to check before trading with Germany

Confirm CE, REACH or food-safety obligations for your product, and remember that duty is set at EU level by the tariff line, not by Germany.