Germany’s imports dropped 1.2% month-on-month to €114.5 billion in October 2025, missing market expectations of a 0.2% rise and reversing a 3.1% gain in the previous month. It marked the sixth monthly decline this year, driven largely by a 5.4% drop in purchases from non-EU countries, with notable decreases from the U.S. (-16.6%), China (-5.2%), the UK (-14.5%), and Russia (-10.6%). In contrast, imports from EU partners increased 2.8%, supported by higher inflows from both Eurozone countries (3.9%) and non-Eurozone members (0.7%). Over the first ten months of 2025, total imports still rose 4.6% year-on-year to €1.14 trillion, reflecting a gradual recovery in trade activity despite recent monthly volatility.