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Piero Cingari

German trade surplus shrinks to 11-month low as imports surge

Germany’s trade surplus narrowed further in September 2025, falling to its lowest level since October 2024, as a stronger-than-expected rise in imports outpaced export growth.

According to preliminary data released by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), seasonally adjusted exports rose by 1.4% month-on-month to €131.1 billion, while imports jumped 3.1% to €115.9bn.

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