German exports grew by four percent in December as trade beats expectations
German exports grew by four percent in December to significantly exceed analyst forecasts. The federal statistics office released the upbeat trade data today.
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DE exports rose by 4% in December compared with the previous month, according to data announced today, February 6, 2026, by the federal statistics office. This latest monthly national trade data for Germany DE indicates a stronger-than-expected performance for the sector at the end of the year.
DE exports rose by 4% in December compared with the previous month, according to data announced today, February 6, 2026, by the federal statistics office. This latest monthly national trade data for Germany DE indicates a stronger-than-expected performance for the sector at the end of the year.The 4% month-on-month increase materially exceeded the results of a Reuters poll, which had forecasted a 1% rise. This reported figure from the federal statistics office represents a larger-than-expected change in a key economic indicator, as the actual growth for Germany DE was significantly higher than the 1% forecast.
DE was significantly higher than the 1% forecast.
