German exports saw a slight increase in April despite the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, according to preliminary data released by the Federal Statistical Office in Wiesbaden on Tuesday.
According to this data, German exports in the mentioned month rose by 0.9 percent compared to March, while seeing an increase of 3.6 percent compared to the same month in 2025 (year-on-year).
These values were adjusted according to calendar variables and seasonal factors. Imports also rose by 1.2 percent compared to March, and by 6.2 percent compared to April 2025.
The value of German exports in April of this year reached 136.6 billion euros, while the value of imports to Germany was 122.1 billion euros, marking the largest economy in Europe with a trade surplus of 14.5 billion euros, compared to 14.7 billion euros in March.
The United States remained in April the most important foreign trading partner for Germany, with exports amounting to 11.4 billion euros, an increase of 1.8 percent compared to March, but this figure also represents a decrease of 12.9 percent compared to April 2025. German exports to the People's Republic of China also fell by 3.5 percent to reach 5.8 billion euros.
Similarly, German exports to the United Kingdom dropped by 9.5 percent to reach 6.7 billion euros.
In contrast, Germany's exports to EU countries increased by 1 percent to reach 79.1 billion euros compared to March.
The repercussions of the war on Iran, coupled with rising energy prices, continue to hinder the recovery of the German economy, as higher oil prices lead to increased transportation costs for companies.
The German Council of Economic Experts recently lowered its economic growth forecasts for Germany, with experts now predicting minimal growth of no more than 0.5 percent.
The Council of Economic Experts is an advisory body to the German Cabinet, consisting of five leading experts in the field of economics, officially called the "Expert Council on Economic Development Assessment". The council represents the most important advisory body for the German government regarding economic policies.