Germany trade balance with Africa, unadjusted
Germany trade balance with Africa, unadjusted stood at -517,825 EUR thousand in Aug 2026, according to Deutsche Bundesbank. It is one of the indicators in the Trade balance by country table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 1993 to Aug 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Trade balance by country table
| Indicator | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regions and country groups | |||||||||||
| Current prices, flows, all goods, Africa, unadjusted | -517,825 | 89,939 | -626,420 | -496,497 | -730,961 | -512,546 | -442,599 | -714,896 | -239,343 | -661,092 | |
| Current prices, flows, all goods, Other european countries, unadjusted | 5,802,760 | 4,460,978 | 6,468,247 | 3,607,398 | 4,384,566 | 6,595,599 | 6,421,385 | 4,548,511 | 4,632,223 | 5,225,411 |
Understanding germany trade balance with Africa, unadjusted
Tracking the net difference between exported and imported merchandise, this current-price indicator isolates unadjusted bilateral trade with the entire African continent. It consolidates every regional and national customs declaration tied to an African destination or origin into a unified sum. This geographic grouping provides a distinct macroscopic lens on North and Sub-Saharan cross-border physical flows, distinguishing itself from other continental aggregates by capturing the diverse logistical dynamics of this corridor.
The unadjusted nature of the dataset means raw monthly figures absorb the full impact of irregular maritime shipping schedules and unpredictable deliveries of heavy machinery or extracted resources. Because individual heavy transactions can easily skew a single month's balance, assessing the year-on-year differential offers a more stable read of commercial momentum. Early estimates frequently undergo restatements as delayed paperwork from complex logistical routes is finalized, meaning users should treat the most recent observations as preliminary pending subsequent scheduled updates.
Frequently asked questions
- Are raw materials and extracted commodities included in these totals?
- All physical merchandise, including bulk commodities, is captured in the underlying customs declarations.
- Why are recent monthly figures subject to frequent revisions?
- Complex shipping routes often result in delayed administrative paperwork that updates preliminary estimates.
- Do these unadjusted figures account for inflation?
- No, the series relies on current prices, leaving the valuation fully exposed to inflation and price shocks.