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Germany Net trade in goods (BoP, current US$) 2026: Interactive Chart & Historical Data

Net trade in goods (BoP, current US$) in Germany stood at $209 billion in 2025, according to World Bank. The latest value is down 18% from $256.3 billion in 2024. Ten years earlier, in 2015, the value was $271.9 billion (down 23% since). The highest value since 1971 was $290.3 billion in 2017, the lowest $4.791 billion in 1971. Germany ranked 2nd highest of the 169 countries in this dataset in 2024; China ranked first.

Data source: World Bank · Unit: USD · Category: Macroeconomics · Explore more indicators on EconDash

Data updated:Last checked:Frequency:AnnualCoverage:1960–2025
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What is Net trade in goods (BoP, current US$)?

Net trade in goods (BoP, current US$), measured in USD, captures Germany's cross-border flows of goods and services, revealing the country's competitive position in global markets, trade relationships, and exposure to external economic shocks. Trade data encompasses exports (goods and services sold to other countries), imports (purchases from abroad), and the resulting balance (surplus when exports exceed imports, deficit when the reverse occurs). In Germany, Net trade in goods (BoP, current US$) reflects comparative advantages — sectors where the country produces efficiently relative to trading partners — as well as exchange rate effects and global demand patterns. Persistent trade deficits may indicate domestic consumption exceeding production, while surpluses suggest strong export competitiveness. Trade relationships also create supply chain dependencies; disruptions in partner countries can affect Germany's industries that rely on imported components or foreign markets for their products.

Key facts

What is the latest Net trade in goods (BoP, current US$) in Germany?

Net trade in goods (BoP, current US$) in Germany stood at $209 billion in 2025, according to World Bank.

Is Net trade in goods (BoP, current US$) in Germany rising or falling?

The latest value is down 18% from $256.3 billion in 2024. Ten years earlier, in 2015, the value was $271.9 billion (down 23% since).

How does Germany rank for Net trade in goods (BoP, current US$)?

Germany ranked 2nd highest of the 169 countries in this dataset in 2024; China ranked first.

What is the highest Net trade in goods (BoP, current US$) on record in Germany?

The highest value since 1971 was $290.3 billion in 2017, the lowest $4.791 billion in 1971.

Metadata for Net trade in goods (BoP, current US$) in Germany
IndicatorNet trade in goods (BoP, current US$)
CountryGermany
CategoryMacroeconomics
UnitUSD
SourceWorld Bank
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Source:World Bank — series BN.GSR.MRCH.CD
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World Bank. (2026). Net trade in goods (BoP, current US$) — Germany [Data set]. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-bn-gsr-mrch-cd/DEU. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/BN.GSR.MRCH.CD?locations=DE

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World Bank. "Net trade in goods (BoP, current US$) — Germany." EconDash, 2026, https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-bn-gsr-mrch-cd/DEU. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/BN.GSR.MRCH.CD?locations=DE.

Chicago

World Bank. 2026. "Net trade in goods (BoP, current US$) — Germany." EconDash. Accessed November 13, 2026. https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-bn-gsr-mrch-cd/DEU. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/BN.GSR.MRCH.CD?locations=DE.

BibTeX
@misc{econdash_wdi_bn_gsr_mrch_cd_deu,
  author = {{World Bank}},
  title = {{Net trade in goods (BoP, current US\$) --- Germany}},
  howpublished = {EconDash},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-bn-gsr-mrch-cd/DEU},
  note = {Accessed: 2026-11-13. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/BN.GSR.MRCH.CD?locations=DE}
}