Welthandel: Deutsche Exporte klettern im Juni auf Rekordwert
Hoffnung für die deutsche Wirtschaft: Trotz Iran-Krieg und schwächelndem US-Geschäft schlagen die Exporte im Juni alle Höchststände. Das Geschäft mit Europa erweist sich erneut als Säule.
In June, German exports surged to a record high of 139.3 billion euros, according to the Federal Statistics Office's preliminary figures. This marked a 0.9% increase from May and a 6.6% rise compared to the same period last year, making it the highest monthly value ever recorded. The previous peak was set in September 2022 at 139.1 billion euros.
This growth marked the fifth consecutive month of expansion, providing a vital support for the weakening German economy. Import figures also rose significantly, increasing by 4.4% to 123.9 billion euros in June, which was 8.4% more than the previous month. This was the highest import value since November 2022. However, the trade surplus narrowed to 15.4 billion euros, down from 19.3 billion euros in May.
Despite the US business weakening, European trade remained stable, with exports to the European Union increasing by 1.3% compared to May. Non-EU exports saw a modest growth of 0.3%, while exports to the US dropped by 14.2%. The United States remained the largest single export market, with a volume of 12.1 billion euros. Significant growth was observed in trade with the United Kingdom, while imports from China increased again, rising by 0.3% to 6.2 billion euros.
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