China Germany Trade 2026 (Latest Data & Statistics)

Monthly exports, imports, and trade balance · Source: China General Administration of Customs (GACC) · Latest API row: 2026-05

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What is China's Trade with Germany in 2026?

China-Germany bilateral trade data is available through 2026-05 based on official China General Administration of Customs statistics. The KPI cards below show export, import, and trade balance figures.

China Germany Trade Balance & Trends

The trade balance between China and Germany reflects the difference between exports and imports each month. Use the Overview chart to track surpluses and deficits across 2018-2026.

Historical China Germany Trade Data (2018-2026)

Monthly bilateral trade data between China and Germany covers HS commodity chapters and is sourced from China General Administration of Customs monthly statistical bulletins.

China Germany Top Export & Import Categories

Explore commodity composition with the Heatmap and Trade Flow tabs, or review monthly HS chapter breakdowns in the tables below.

Fast-Growing China Export Products to Germany

HS6 product pages selected from official customs data where exports to Germany increased quickly in 2026 year-to-date data.

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HS 870360+451% YoY

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 reciprocating 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)

2026 Jan-May exports to Germany: $606.4M

HS 851713+182% YoY

Smartphones

2026 Jan-May exports to Germany: $982.1M

HS 870380+100% YoY

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)

2026 Jan-May exports to Germany: $937.8M

Exports (2026-05)

$11.5B

Imports (2026-05)

$7.7B

Trade Balance

$3.8B

3 negative trade values were suppressed in the API snapshot pending source-data review.

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Top Export Categories to Germany

2026-05 · USD

HS 85: Electrical machinery and equipment	$3.7B
HS 84: Machinery and mechanical appliances	$2.2B
HS 87: Vehicles	$818M
HS 94: Furniture; bedding; lamps	$458M
HS 90: Optical and precision instruments	$452M
HS 39: Plastics	$352M
HS 29: Organic chemicals	$276M
HS 73: Iron or steel articles	$272M

Top Import Categories from Germany

2026-05 · USD

HS 85: Electrical machinery and equipment	$1.6B
HS 84: Machinery and mechanical appliances	$1.5B
HS 87: Vehicles	$1.0B
HS 90: Optical and precision instruments	$811M
HS 30: Pharmaceuticals	$534M
HS 88: Aircraft	$327M
HS 71: Precious stones and metals	$236M
HS 39: Plastics	$234M

Frequently Asked Questions

What is China's trade with Germany in 2026?

China–Germany bilateral trade data is available through 2026-05. The page shows exports, imports, and trade balance from official China General Administration of Customs statistics.

What does China export to Germany?

The public page includes HS commodity chapter breakdowns for China exports to Germany, with monthly values from official GACC data.

Where can I download China–Germany trade data?

The public API exposes available monthly totals and HS chapter breakdowns. Full HS-level, quantity, selected-country, or Excel files can be requested as custom data.