Germany’s Current Account Surplus Steady in December

EthereumCraftsman · 2026-02-12T15:20:18+00:00

Germany's current account surplus was stable at €16.1 billion in December 2025, affected by a narrowed goods surplus and declining primary income. For the year, the surplus decreased significantly to €197.4 billion from €251.5 billion in 2024.

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2026-02-12 15:20:18

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Germany’s current account surplus was broadly unchanged at €16.1 billion in December 2025, compared with €16.2 billion in the same month a year earlier. The goods surplus narrowed to €8.6 billion from €11.5 billion, as imports jumped 11.0%, outpacing a 6.6% rise in exports. The primary income surplus also declined to €17.5 billion from €19.2 billion. Meanwhile, the services deficit widened to €2.1 billion from €0.6 billion. Partly offsetting these trends, the secondary income deficit shrank significantly to €7.9 billion, down from €14.0 billion a year earlier. For 2025 as a whole, Germany’s current account surplus fell sharply to €197.4 billion, compared with €251.5 billion in 2024.

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