China remained Germany’s largest trading partner in 2025. According to data released by the German Federal Statistical Office on Friday, February 6, trade between Germany and China reached €253 billion in 2025, marking a 2.7% increase from the previous year’s €246.3 billion.
The office reported that German imports from China rose to €171.2 billion, while exports to China reached €81.8 billion.
During the same period, Germany’s trade with the United States totaled €241.6 billion, representing a 4.4% decline compared with the previous year. Owing to the significant impact of U.S. tariff policies, German exports to the United States dropped 9.3% to €146.9 billion, while U.S. exports to Germany increased 2.9% to €94.7 billion.
Overall, Germany’s total exports in 2025 grew by 1%, reaching €1,569.6 billion, while total imports rose by 4.4% to €1,366.9 billion. As a result, Germany’s trade surplus fell by 15.9%, standing at €202.8 billion.
Source: Wang Haiman-Alim-Cai, China Media Group.