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Q: Which countries are the largest import and export trade partners of Germany in 2024?

Germany's largest import trade partner in 2024 was China, driving Germany's total import value to US$ 1.44T. Other major import trade partners include Netherlands, United States, and Poland. On the export side, Germany's largest export trade partner in 2024 was United States, driving Germany's total export value to US$ 1.46T. Other major export trade partners include France, Netherlands, and Poland. Germany's trade network is analysed by tracking the flow of goods to and from various international markets. This page highlights the Top 10 import and export trade partners, helping users understand regional trade concentrations and supply chain dependencies. For a complete historical list of every country Germany traded with, utilise the advanced search filtering tools on TradeInt. Explore: Global Trade Data Search Intel by TradeInt

Q: What was the total import and export value of Germany in 2024?

Germany's total import value in 2024 reached US$ 1.44T, driven primarily by Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recordersand reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts andaccessories of such articles (HS 85) (US$ 197.47B), Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof (HS 84) (US$ 164.62B), and Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and parts and accessories thereof (HS 87) (US$ 140.95B). Germany's total export value in 2024 reached US$ 1.46T, driven primarily by Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and parts and accessories thereof (HS 87) (US$ 236.71B), Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof (HS 84) (US$ 220.96B), and Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recordersand reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts andaccessories of such articles (HS 85) (US$ 147.42B).

Q: How can I search for global buyers or importers using Germany trade data?

You can identify potential buyers, importers, or sourcing partners by analysing Germany trade data at the product and HS code level. The TradeInt platform allows you to: Filter Germany import and export trade data by specific HS codes to identify high-volume buyers and active trading companies. View company-level trade intelligence, including verified importer and exporter names, product descriptions, and shipment volumes (depending on data availability for Germany). Analyse trade partner flows to see which countries are purchasing specific commodity categories from Germany. Evaluate demand signals by tracking market trends of import and export shipments. You can also: Search global buyers or suppliers by HS code, product name & company name

Q: How often is Germany trade data updated? Is the trade data accurate?

TradeInt provides regularly updated global trade data based on each country's official data release cycle. While the data update is not real-time, most country trade datasets are refreshed monthly, with some being updated weekly, depending on the customs authority or data source. This ensures users access the most recent, verified, and reliable Germany import data, export data, and trade intelligence. Visit our Pricing & Plans page for more details, or consult with a TradeInt trade specialist .

Q: What are the major trade ports in Germany?

Germany has 70 trade ports that handle international cargo. These ports serve as key entry and exit points for Germany's import and export trade flows. The trade ports in Germany include: Bremen Port, Bremerhaven Port, Brunsbuttel Port, Busum Port, and Cuxhaven Port. Understanding port infrastructure helps importers and exporters plan logistics routes, estimate transit times, and identify which ports specialise in specific cargo types. For shipment-level trade data linked to specific ports, access the TradeInt platform for detailed records.

Country ISO Code: DE/DEU

Calling Code: +49

Country Ports:

Bremen Port

Bremerhaven Port

Brunsbuttel Port

Busum Port

Cuxhaven Port

Dusseldorf Port

Eckernforde Port

Elsfleth Port

Gluckstadt Port

Hamburg Port

Germany Import Export Data, Germany Shipment Data

Germany is Europe's largest economy and the world's third-largest goods exporter. Major exports include vehicles and auto parts (HS 87, home to Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Porsche), machinery (HS 84), pharmaceutical products (HS 30), electrical equipment (HS 85), chemical products (HS 29), optical and medical instruments (HS 90), and plastics (HS 39). The United States, France, China, the Netherlands, and Poland are key trading partners. Imports are concentrated in vehicles (HS 87), petroleum and gas (HS 27), machinery (HS 84), electrical equipment (HS 85), and pharmaceutical products (HS 30). The Port of Hamburg is Northern Europe's largest port. Germany applies HS 2022 with 11-digit (CN8+TARIC) codes under the Combined Nomenclature (CN) / TARIC, administered by the Generalzolldirektion (GZD, General Customs Directorate), within the EU Customs Union, WTO framework. Trade figures on this page are based on Germany's official national statistics, published after a full year of data has been collected and verified. For the latest 2026 shipment-level customs records, updated monthly as customs authorities release new filings, subscribe on the TradeInt platform.

Germany Import Trade Summary

Based on complete annual trade statistics. Weekly/Monthly-updated 2026 Germany trade records available on TradeInt.

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What is Germany's Top Import Product Sector based on Germany trade data?

Germany import data 2024 shows the country's import demand concentrated in Machines (25.2%), based on verified Germany trade data and shipment records provided by TradeInt. In 2024, Germany as a global importer, ranks at 3 / 98, with a total import value of US$ 1.44T.

Top 3 Germany Import Product Sector 2024:

Machines

Imported at US$ 362.08B , accounting for 25.2% of total imports

Chemical Products

Imported at US$ 170.49B , accounting for 11.9% of total imports

Transportation

Imported at US$ 161.17B , accounting for 11.2% of total imports

What are Germany's recent 3 years of YoY change in import trade growth?

2024 vs 2023

Import trade declined by -2.8% , from US$ 1.48T to US$ 1.44T

2023 vs 2022

Import trade grew by +0.0% , from US$ 1.48T to US$ 1.48T

2022 vs 2021

Import trade grew by +9.0% , from US$ 1.36T to US$ 1.48T

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2024 Top Import Goods of Germany

HS85: Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recordersand reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts andaccessories of such articles

$ 197.47B

2024 Top 3 Importing Countries from Germany

China

Export Value: US$ 174.35B

Netherlands

Export Value: US$ 100.15B

United States

Export Value: US$ 97.79B

What are Germany's Top 15 Import Goods?

Based on import data from Germany, the top 15 imports into the country in 2024 were:

HS Code 85: Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recordersand reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts andaccessories of such articles: US$ 197.47B

HS Code 84: Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof: US$ 164.62B

HS Code 87: Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and parts and accessories thereof: US$ 140.95B

HS Code 27: Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes: US$ 115.53B

HS Code 30: Pharmaceutical products: US$ 76.70B

HS Code 90: Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof: US$ 47.69B

HS Code 39: Plastics and articles thereof: US$ 44.42B

HS Code 29: Organic chemicals: US$ 39.32B

HS Code 72: Iron and steel: US$ 25.49B

HS Code 73: Articles of iron or steel: US$ 24.11B

HS Code 94: Furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, not elsewhere specified or included; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings: US$ 21.53B

HS Code 61: Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted: US$ 20.66B

HS Code 71: Natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin: US$ 20.17B

HS Code 38: Miscellaneous chemical products: US$ 19.98B

HS Code 76: Aluminium and articles thereof: US$ 19.41B

Which countries are Germany's Top 15 Import Partners?

Based on import data from Germany, the top 15 import partners in 2024 were:

China: (US$ 174.35B)

Netherlands: (US$ 100.15B)

United States: (US$ 97.79B)

Switzerland: (US$ 59.84B)

Austria: (US$ 54.40B)

Belgium: (US$ 50.12B)

Spain: (US$ 41.73B)

United Kingdom: (US$ 38.49B)

Hungary: (US$ 38.09B)

Ireland: (US$ 26.70B)

Turkey: (US$ 25.49B)

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What trade insights are included in Germany import and export trade data?

Germany trade data provides detailed shipment records, including importer/exporter names, HS codes, product descriptions, values, and ports, enabling accurate analysis of trade flows and partner identification.

How to find international buyers and suppliers using Germany trade data?

Use Germany import-export data to identify verified buyers and suppliers by filtering shipment records through HS codes, product keywords, and company names for targeted B2B prospecting.

How to analyse Germany trade trends and market demand using Germany trade data?

Germany trade data analytics helps track import and export trends, monitor demand by HS code, evaluate top trading partners, and uncover market opportunities through insights from historical and near-real-time trade data.

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How to use Germany shipping data to track high-value trade movements, distribution routes, and mature market logistics activity across sea, land, and air?

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How to use Germany shipping data to analyse mature demand signals, competitive trade lanes, and distribution performance?

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How to use Germany shipping data to identify trading companies, distributors, and high-value logistics partners?

Discover companies linked to shipping records across Germany's premium and industrial trade corridors where trader data is available.
Track which trading entities appear in shipment records for targeted routes and high-value product flows.
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What are the major import and export products of Germany in 2024?

According to Germany trade data in 2024 provided by TradeInt, the leading import product is Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recordersand reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts andaccessories of such articles (HS 85) with a total import value of US$ 197.47B, contributing significantly to the total import value of US$ 1.44T. Key import categories also include Machines.

On the export side, the leading export product is Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock, and parts and accessories thereof (HS 87) with a total export value of US$ 236.71B, contributing significantly to the total export value of US$ 1.46T. Key export categories also include Machines.

These product rankings help businesses understand market demand patterns, sourcing opportunities, and competitive strengths in Germany. For more granular product-level analysis, additional ranking filters are available within the TradeInt platform.

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