China–Germany Bilateral Trade 2026
China–Germany trade reached $173.7B in January–September 2026, +10.6% year on year. China exported $104.8B and imported $68.9B.
Source: GACC Monthly · USD Data as of: September 2026 Coverage 2018-01–2026-09
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Leading commodity chapters across the available monthly history — darker cells show higher trade value. Hover any cell for detail.
Top China Exports to Germany
| HS chapter | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 85Electrical machinery and electronics | $34.8B | 33.2% | +22.0% | $38.7B |
| HS 84Machinery and mechanical appliances | $20.7B | 19.7% | +22.5% | $22.9B |
| HS 87Vehicles and parts | $8.0B | 7.7% | +48.4% | $7.3B |
| HS 94Furniture, bedding and lighting | $4.2B | 4.0% | +9.2% | $5.1B |
| HS 90Optical, measuring and medical instruments | $4.1B | 3.9% | +27.8% | $4.3B |
| HS 39Plastics and articles thereof | $3.0B | 2.8% | +29.7% | $3.1B |
| HS 29Organic chemicals | $2.4B | 2.3% | +23.0% | $2.5B |
| HS 73Articles of iron or steel | $2.4B | 2.2% | +11.1% | $2.8B |
| HS 61Apparel, knitted or crocheted | $2.3B | 2.2% | +14.3% | $2.6B |
| HS 95Toys, games and sports equipment | $2.2B | 2.1% | +7.3% | $2.7B |
Top HS4 products, Jan–Sep 2026
| HS4 product | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 8507Electric accumulators | $11.3B | 10.8% | +7.3% | $13.7B |
| HS 8471Automatic data processing machines | $8.0B | 7.7% | +22.8% | $9.2B |
| HS 8703Motor cars for transport of persons | $3.7B | 3.5% | +103.4% | $2.5B |
| HS 8517Telecommunications equipment | $3.4B | 3.2% | +73.5% | $3.6B |
| HS 8708Parts for motor vehicles | $2.9B | 2.8% | +21.5% | $3.2B |
| HS 8504Electrical transformers and converters | $2.1B | 2.0% | +29.6% | $2.2B |
| HS 8542Electronic integrated circuits | $1.5B | 1.4% | +42.9% | $1.4B |
| HS 9405Lamps and lighting fittings | $1.5B | 1.4% | +0.9% | $1.9B |
| HS 8508Vacuum cleaners | $1.4B | 1.4% | +81.1% | $1.0B |
| HS 8503Parts for electric motors | $1.4B | 1.3% | +68.7% | $1.1B |
Top China Imports from Germany
| HS chapter | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 85Electrical machinery and electronics | $14.5B | 21.1% | +35.0% | $15.2B |
| HS 84Machinery and mechanical appliances | $14.0B | 20.3% | -11.1% | $21.1B |
| HS 90Optical, measuring and medical instruments | $8.1B | 11.7% | +0.8% | $10.9B |
| HS 87Vehicles and parts | $7.1B | 10.4% | -17.8% | $11.4B |
| HS 30Pharmaceutical products | $5.3B | 7.8% | +6.1% | $6.7B |
| HS 71Precious stones, metals and jewellery | $2.6B | 3.8% | -17.2% | $4.0B |
| HS 39Plastics and articles thereof | $2.2B | 3.2% | +0.3% | $2.9B |
| HS 38Miscellaneous chemical products | $2.1B | 3.0% | -2.9% | $2.9B |
| HS 88Aircraft and spacecraft | $1.9B | 2.8% | -22.7% | $3.3B |
| HS 29Organic chemicals | $1.1B | 1.6% | +28.6% | $1.2B |
Top HS4 products, Jan–Sep 2026
| HS4 product | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 8542Electronic integrated circuits | $5.9B | 8.6% | +109.5% | $4.5B |
| HS 8703Motor cars for transport of persons | $3.7B | 5.3% | -22.6% | $6.2B |
| HS 8708Parts for motor vehicles | $3.3B | 4.8% | -12.3% | $5.1B |
| HS 3004Medicaments for therapeutic use | $3.1B | 4.5% | -1.6% | $4.2B |
| HS 7108Gold, unwrought, semi-finished or powder | $2.1B | 3.1% | -27.1% | $3.7B |
| HS 3002Human blood, vaccines, diagnostics | $1.8B | 2.6% | +18.5% | $2.0B |
| HS 9031Other measuring and checking instruments | $1.6B | 2.4% | +4.5% | $2.1B |
| HS 8481Valves and appliances for pipes | $1.5B | 2.1% | -0.3% | $2.0B |
| HS 8802Aircraft and spacecraft | $1.4B | 2.0% | -32.8% | $2.7B |
| HS 8479Other special-purpose machines and appliances | $1.2B | 1.7% | -7.3% | $1.7B |
Fast-Growing China Export Products to Germany
Jan–Sep 2026 vs Jan–Sep 2025 · USD · ranked by USD increase
507 products qualify
- 1 SmartphonesHS 851713 Exports$2.0B Increase+$1.3B YoY+186%
- 2 Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of <10 persons, incl. station wagons and racing cars, with only electric motor for propulsion (excl. vehicles for travelling on snow and other specially designed vehicles of subheading 8703.10)HS 870380 Exports$2.2B Increase+$1.1B YoY+93%
- 3 Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of <10 persons, incl. station wagons and racing cars, with both spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine and electric motor as motors for propulsion, capable of being charged by plugging to external source of electric power (excl. vehicles for travelling on snow and other specially designed vehicles of subheading 8703.10)HS 870360 Exports$1.1B Increase+$646M YoY+151%
- 4 Vacuum cleaners, with self-contained electric motor, power not exceeding 1,500 W and having a dust bag or other receptacle capacity not exceeding 20 lHS 850811 Exports$1.3B Increase+$627M YoY+89%
- 5 Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the machines of heading 85.01 or 85.02.HS 850300 Exports$1.4B Increase+$562M YoY+69%
- 6 Parts and accessories of the machines of heading 84.71HS 847330 Exports$848M Increase+$492M YoY+138%
China–Germany Annual Trade and Year-to-Date Totals
USD| Period | China exports | China imports | Total trade | China balance | Total vs prior period | Partner rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 YTD (Jan–Sep) | $104.8B | $68.9B | $173.7B | +$36.0B | +10.6% | No. 9 |
| 2025 (full year) | $118.3B | $92.8B | $211.1B | +$25.4B | +4.6% | No. 8 |
| 2024 (full year) | $107.1B | $94.8B | $201.9B | +$12.3B | -2.4% | No. 10 |
| 2023 (full year) | $100.6B | $106.2B | $206.7B | -$5.6B | -8.7% | No. 9 |
| 2022 (full year) | $115.6B | $110.9B | $226.5B | +$4.7B | -3.1% | No. 7 |
| 2021 (full year) | $114.1B | $119.5B | $233.6B | -$5.4B | +21.7% | No. 6 |
| 2020 (full year) | $86.8B | $105.1B | $191.9B | -$18.3B | +3.8% | No. 7 |
| 2019 (full year) | $79.8B | $105.1B | $184.9B | -$25.3B | +0.6% | No. 6 |
| 2018 (full year) | $77.5B | $106.3B | $183.8B | -$28.8B | — | No. 6 |
China Export Product Pages for Germany
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About China–Germany trade and frequently asked questions
What was China's trade with Germany in Jan–Sep 2026?
In January–September 2026, China–Germany goods trade totaled $173.7B: China exported $104.8B and imported $68.9B, a China trade surplus of $36.0B (+10.6% vs the same months of 2025). Germany ranked No. 9 among China's trading partners.
What was China's trade with Germany in 2025?
In 2025, China–Germany goods trade totaled $211.1B: China exported $118.3B and imported $92.8B, a China trade surplus of $25.4B (+4.6% vs 2024). Germany ranked No. 8 among China's trading partners.
What was China's trade with Germany in 2024?
In 2024, China–Germany goods trade totaled $201.9B: China exported $107.1B and imported $94.8B, a China trade surplus of $12.3B (-2.4% vs 2023). Germany ranked No. 10 among China's trading partners.
What does China export to Germany?
In January–September 2026, China's leading exports to Germany by HS chapter were Electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85, $34.8B, 33.2% of the total); Machinery and mechanical appliances (HS 84, $20.7B, 19.7% of the total); Vehicles and parts (HS 87, $8.0B, 7.7% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Electric accumulators (HS 8507, $11.3B); Automatic data processing machines (HS 8471, $8.0B); Motor cars for transport of persons (HS 8703, $3.7B).
What does China export to Germany in 2025?
In 2025, China's leading exports to Germany by HS chapter were Electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85, $38.7B, 32.7% of the total); Machinery and mechanical appliances (HS 84, $22.9B, 19.4% of the total); Vehicles and parts (HS 87, $7.3B, 6.1% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Electric accumulators (HS 8507, $13.7B); Automatic data processing machines (HS 8471, $9.2B); Telecommunications equipment (HS 8517, $3.6B).
What does China import from Germany?
In January–September 2026, China's leading imports from Germany by HS chapter were Electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85, $14.5B, 21.1% of the total); Machinery and mechanical appliances (HS 84, $14.0B, 20.3% of the total); Optical, measuring and medical instruments (HS 90, $8.1B, 11.7% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Electronic integrated circuits (HS 8542, $5.9B); Motor cars for transport of persons (HS 8703, $3.7B); Parts for motor vehicles (HS 8708, $3.3B).
What is China’s trade balance with Germany?
China's goods trade balance with Germany was +$36.0B in January–September 2026, compared with +$19.0B in the same months of 2025. 2025: +$25.4B. A negative balance is a China trade deficit.
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Source: China General Administration of Customs (GACC)
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China Germany bilateral trade data, monthly. General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC). https://chinadata.live/china-trade/germany/, accessed 2026-11-10.