Germany motor vehicle sales value index, current prices
Germany motor vehicle sales value index, current prices stood at 164.3 in May 2026, according to Deutsche Bundesbank. It is one of the indicators in the Retail sales table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 1994 to May 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Retail sales table
| Indicator | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | 10-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calendar adjusted only | |||||||||||
| Current prices, flows, 45 Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 164.3 | 159.9 | 181 | 151.2 | 142.3 | 147.9 | 166.4 | 164.6 | |||
| Current prices, 45 Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 123.4 | 129.2 | 128.2 | 125.1 | 142.8 | 118.9 | 112 | 117.6 | 133.3 | 129.8 |
Understanding germany motor vehicle sales value index, current prices
Turnover within the German motor vehicle and motorcycle trade is tracked by this nominal series, capturing the financial flow through wholesale networks, retail dealerships, and repair facilities. The indicator aggregates the pure cash value of automotive transactions at current prices, meaning dealership markups, shifting labor rates, and manufacturer pricing decisions are fully baked into the figures. It stands apart from broader consumer indices by strictly isolating the high-ticket automotive sector. Crucially, this specific dataset distinguishes itself from fully adjusted sibling series by omitting seasonal corrections entirely.
Because the data undergoes calendar adjustment only, it corrects for the uneven number of working days but leaves seasonal automotive buying patterns completely intact. Consequently, analysts must rely exclusively on year-on-year comparisons to interpret the data properly, as comparing adjacent months will inevitably reflect predictable purchasing cycles rather than true economic shifts. Anchored to an Index 2015=100 baseline, the figures are subject to routine revisions as late corporate filings from regional dealership groups are processed. Market observers must remember that as a nominal metric, movements in the index might simply reflect vehicle price inflation rather than a genuine change in dealership lot traffic.
Frequently asked questions
- Why does this series lack seasonal adjustment?
- It is specifically designed to isolate calendar effects while leaving the natural seasonal purchasing cycles of the auto market visible.
- How should I compare the figures in this specific dataset?
- Because seasonal variations remain intact, year-on-year comparisons are necessary to accurately gauge true shifts in automotive demand.
- Are both wholesale and retail automotive transactions covered here?
- Yes, it encompasses the entire distribution and repair chain for motor vehicles and motorcycles.