Germany real imports of goods and services
Germany real imports of goods and services stood at 119.45 EUR 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 1960 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Use of GDP, price-adjusted | |||||||||||
| Use of gross domestic product, Imports of goods and services (price adjusted) 1, 2, 3 | 119.45 | 116.13 | 116.81 | 117.97 | 109.28 | 100 | 108.57 | 104.82 | 99.68 | 95.57 | |
| Use of gross domestic product, Private consumption (price adjusted) 1, 2, 3 | 111.31 | 109.87 | 108.38 | 108.61 | 102.14 | 100 | 106.75 | 104.77 | 103.02 | 101.22 |
Understanding germany real imports of goods and services
Inbound shipments of foreign merchandise and the procurement of international services by resident entities constitute this cross-border expenditure indicator. The metric encompasses raw material acquisitions, imported consumer electronics, overseas intellectual property licenses, and the spending of domestic tourists abroad. Presented in price-adjusted euros, it isolates the physical volume of external dependencies by removing the distortions of import price inflation and currency volatility. This figure represents a deduction in the overall domestic product calculation, as it accounts for expenditures on items that were not generated by the local economy.
Tracking the real volume of inbound trade provides critical insight into domestic supply constraints and the integration of local manufacturers into global supply chains. Changes in this metric do not necessarily signal domestic shifts; they frequently accompany industrial activity if the inbound goods consist primarily of capital equipment and intermediate components for future processing. The price adjustment methodology relies heavily on border unit values and specialized import price surveys. Analysts evaluating trade contributions must ensure they are comparing these real volume figures rather than nominal cash flows, as commodity price shocks can drastically alter the latter.
Frequently asked questions
- Are the holiday expenses of local citizens traveling abroad counted as imports?
- Yes, money spent by residents in foreign countries is classified as an imported service within the national accounts framework.
- How does this metric affect the calculation of the gross domestic product?
- Because GDP measures only domestic production, the total value of imports is mathematically subtracted from overall final expenditure.
- Does inflation in global commodity markets inflate this specific series?
- The metric is price-adjusted in real euro terms, meaning external price shocks are neutralized to reveal the physical volume of imported items.