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German exports rise 4% in December
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on February 6, 2026
1 min readLast updated: February 6, 2026
Quick Summary
German exports rose 4% in December, exceeding the 1% forecast. Detailed data is available from the federal statistics office.
German Exports Surge by 4% in December, Exceeding Expectations
Overview of German Export Growth
Feb 6 (Reuters) - German exports rose more than expected by 4% in December compared with the previous month, data from the federal statistics office showed on Friday.
Comparison with Analyst Forecasts
The was above a forecast of 1% in a Reuters poll of analysts and economists.
Details from the Federal Statistics Office
The statistics office publishes more detailed economic data on its website.
(Reporting by Cian MuensterEditing by Ludwig Burger)
Key Takeaways
- •German exports increased by 4% in December.
- •The growth exceeded the 1% forecast by analysts.
- •Data was provided by the federal statistics office.
- •The report was published by Reuters.
- •The statistics office offers more detailed data online.
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1What is export?
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2What is economic growth?
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