German trade deficit with China grows as Beijing relies less on European industry
German exports to China fell to just under €37 billion, while imports rose 8.9% to €91.8 billion, widening the deficit to €55 billion.
- On Sunday, preliminary data from Germany Trade & Invest showed Germany's trade deficit with China widened to €55 billion in the first half of 2026, as imports rose 8.9% to €91.8 billion.
- German exports to China fell over 12% to under €37 billion between January and June, making the country only the ninth-biggest market for German goods, trailing smaller economies like Austria and Switzerland.
- Commerzbank economist Vincent Stamer said China's diminishing reliance on German goods indicates it is becoming more technologically independent; "But the 'Made in Germany' brand must still reinvent itself."
- German manufacturing is struggling with U.S. tariffs and Chinese competition, triggering major job cuts at Volkswagen, while protectionist policies under President Donald Trump have eroded German exports to the United States.
- Overall, German exports rose 3.7% to €817 billion through June, even as total bilateral trade with China exceeded €128 billion, ensuring the Asian nation remains Germany's top trading partner despite the deficit.
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