Germany exports of goods and services price index
Germany exports of goods and services price index stood at 121.59 in 2025, according to Deutsche Bundesbank. It is one of the indicators in the National accounts (annual) table (Value · Annual), with a complete series running from 1991 to 2025. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the National accounts (annual) table
| Indicator | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price indices (deflators) | |||||||||||
| National accounts, Exports of goods and services, Price index | 121.59 | 120.18 | 119.05 | 117.74 | 105.27 | 100 | 100.43 | 99.88 | 98.74 | 96.98 | |
| National accounts, Imports of goods and services, Price index | 122.01 | 121.1 | 121.54 | 125.34 | 107.96 | 100 | 102.3 | 102.48 | 100.53 | 97.84 |
Understanding germany exports of goods and services price index
Cross-border sales of domestically produced items and specialized commercial activities establish the scope of this outward-facing deflator. It captures the aggregate price movements of everything the nation's enterprises sell to foreign buyers, from manufactured vehicles and chemical products to financial consulting and international freight services. By exclusively monitoring outgoing trade flows, this series differs fundamentally from domestic consumption metrics. It reflects the pricing power of domestic exporters in the global marketplace, incorporating the influence of international demand while systematically excluding any products that remain within the nation's own borders.
Reading this index accurately requires acknowledging the heavy influence of exchange rate fluctuations, as export contracts are frequently denominated in foreign currencies before being converted back for national accounting. A year-on-year perspective is required to neutralize seasonal shipping patterns and evaluate the true shifting competitiveness of domestic producers on the world stage. Observers frequently compare this measure directly against the corresponding import deflator to calculate the terms of trade—the ratio of export prices to import prices. The figures undergo regular adjustments as initial customs declarations are refined by detailed balance of payments service surveys and late-arriving corporate trade data.
Frequently asked questions
- Are prices recorded at the factory gate or the national border?
- Export prices are generally recorded free on board at the national frontier, encompassing domestic transport costs up to the point of departure.
- Does this index account for tourism spending by foreigners?
- Yes, money spent by non-residents traveling within the country is classified as an export of services and is included.
- How does a strengthening domestic currency impact this measure?
- If exporters keep their foreign-currency prices stable, a stronger domestic currency will result in lower converted prices, putting downward pressure on the index.