Exports rose in Germany, but the foreign trade surplus melted away
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German exports rose 2% in September to €141.1 billion while imports climbed 4.2%, narrowing the trade surplus to €15.6 billion from €17.9 billion, according to Destatis data. The smaller surplus reflects stronger domestic demand for foreign goods outpacing export growth. Sales to the US and China declined, highlighting softer demand from Germany's key trading partners. The figures matter for Europe's largest economy, which is relying on trade to offset weak industrial output. Watch upcoming monthly trade data and US and Chinese demand trends for signs of whether the export recovery can hold.
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