Germany's trade surplus widens in May despite decline in exports and imports.

Germany's trade surplus rose in May as exports fell by 1.4% and imports by 3.8% compared to April. Exports increased by 0.4% and imports by 4.2% compared to May 2024. The foreign trade balance surplus rose to €18.7bn from €18.5bn in April, and the trade surplus in goods rose to €20.1bn from €19.7bn.

Germany's trade surplus rose in May 2025, according to preliminary results from the Federal Statistical Office. Exports fell by 1.4% and imports by 3.8% compared to April, while exports increased by 0.4% and imports by 4.2% compared to May 2024 [1]. The foreign trade balance surplus rose to €18.7 billion from €18.5 billion in April, and the trade surplus in goods increased to €20.1 billion from €19.7 billion.

The European Economic News Preview reports that Germany's foreign trade data for May is due on Tuesday, with exports forecast to remain flat after falling 1.7% in April. The trade surplus is expected to be €18.1 billion compared to April's €14.6 billion surplus [2].

The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) also reported on U.S. international trade in goods and services for May 2025, noting that goods exports were revised up by $1.1 billion and imports by less than $0.1 billion for April 2025 [3].

These developments suggest a mixed picture for Germany's trade performance, with a slight increase in the trade surplus despite declines in both exports and imports. The upcoming foreign trade data release will provide further insights into Germany's trade dynamics.

References:
[1] https://seekingalpha.com/news/4465732-germanys-trade-surplus-rises-in-may
[2] https://forex.tradingcharts.com/international_financial_news/european_economic_news_preview_germany_07082025_0023.html
[3] https://www.bea.gov/news/2025/us-international-trade-goods-and-services-may-2025