People’s Republic of China has once again overtaken the United States as Germany’s most important trading partner, Germany’s foreign trade data for January–September 2025 has showed.
The Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) reported a foreign trade turnover of €185.9 billion (~$214.47 billion) with China during the period, slightly higher than the €184.7 billion recorded with the United States.
Turnover with China rose by 0.6 per cent compared with the same period of 2024, driven by stable two-way flows in industrial goods and consumer products. In contrast, trade with the United States declined by 3.9 per cent, reflecting softer demand for German exports and a more cautious investment climate, Destatis said in a release.
China previously held first place from 2016 to 2023, but the United States briefly took the lead in 2024. Germany’s latest figures indicate a renewed shift in trade dynamics, with China reclaiming its position as the top partner despite subdued global conditions.
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