Germany import price index
Germany import price index stood at 119.7 in Aug 2026, according to Deutsche Bundesbank and Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis). It is one of the indicators in the Producer, wholesale and trade prices table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Mar 2012 to Aug 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Producer, wholesale and trade prices table
| Indicator | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | |
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| Price indices at a glance | |||||||||||
| Import prices | 119.7 | 118.5 | 118.3 | 119.1 | 118.3 | 116.9 | 112.8 | 112.5 | 111.3 | 111.4 | |
| Export prices | 120.6 | 120.1 | 119.6 | 119.5 | 118.9 | 117.9 | 116.6 | 116.5 | 115.5 | 115.6 |
Understanding germany import price index
Valuations of foreign merchandise arriving at the customs border drive this inbound trade metric. Priced upon entry, the index captures the exact cost of products as they enter the nation's territory, excluding domestic tariffs, internal transport levies, and turnover taxes. It encompasses raw materials, intermediate components, and finished consumer goods sourced from international suppliers. By isolating the inbound leg of cross-border commerce, it diverges from both domestic factory-gate indices and export price calculations, capturing the direct cost pressures introduced by foreign suppliers and currency fluctuations before these goods disperse into the local wholesale network.
Short-term volatility in global commodity markets, particularly crude oil and natural gas, frequently obscures broader trends in manufactured components during period-on-period analysis. To establish a more stable view of underlying cost pressures, analysts often look past these immediate fluctuations and examine the year-on-year trajectory to filter out sudden geopolitical shocks or currency market swings. Because international contracts are frequently negotiated in foreign currencies, exchange rate dynamics heavily influence the index level upon conversion. The transition to the 2021 reference year updates the basket to reflect modern trading partnerships, though it requires analysts to adjust carefully when reviewing long-term historical trade data.
Frequently asked questions
- How do exchange rate movements impact this import measure?
- Goods invoiced in foreign currencies are converted using current exchange rates, meaning a weaker domestic currency will mechanically push the index upward even if foreign supplier prices remain static.
- Are services included in this inbound cross-border metric?
- The scope is restricted entirely to physical merchandise crossing the border, leaving out international trade in services such as tourism, software licensing, or financial consulting.
- Does this index include customs duties or domestic taxes?
- It measures prices on a cost, insurance, and freight basis at the national border, completely excluding any subsequent import duties or domestic consumption taxes.