Imports and exports remained significantly lower than the figures from last year
In August 2020, Germany's trade continued to flow, as indicated by the steady container ship traffic and the release of trade balance data. Despite the global economic downturn due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Germany managed to maintain a positive trade balance.
Goods worth 48.2 billion euros were exported to the member states of the European Union (EU) in August 2020, while imports from these countries amounted to 41.6 billion euros. Compared to the same month in 2019, exports to EU countries fell by 7.0%, and imports from these countries decreased by 5.4%.
The trade balance with non-EU countries, however, showed a deficit of 4.2 billion euros in August 2020. Goods worth 16.9 billion euros were imported from non-EU countries, a decrease of 11.7% compared to the same month in 2019. Exports to non-EU countries, on the other hand, amounted to 12.7 billion euros, a decrease of 13.2% compared to the same period in 2019.
The United States remained a key trading partner for Germany, despite a decrease in trade volumes. Goods worth 18.9 billion euros were imported from the United States in August 2020, a decrease of 10.5% compared to the same month in 2019. Conversely, goods worth 16.6 billion euros were exported to the United States, a decrease of 15.7% compared to the same month in 2019.
The German current account balance in August 2020 closed with a surplus of 16.5 billion euros. This surplus was slightly lower than the 16.4 billion euros surplus recorded in August 2019. However, when compared to the previous month (July 2020), both exports and imports increased, with exports rising by 2.4% and imports increasing by 5.8%.
It's worth noting that China remained Germany's largest import and export partner in August 2020. The United States also held a significant position, often ranked first or second in terms of overall trade volume, depending on the metric.
In conclusion, while Germany's trade with both EU and non-EU countries showed a decrease in August 2020 compared to the same month in 2019, the country managed to maintain a positive trade balance. The resilience of Germany's trade during these challenging times is a testament to the strength of its economy and its strategic trading partnerships.
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