Germany's China market declines
Germany experienced a decline in its trade relations with China during the first half of 2026, with German exports to China falling by more than 12% and dropping below 37 billion euros. Although China remains Germany’s largest trading partner, its reliance on European imports has decreased, and China has become the ninth-largest market for its exports. German imports from China increased by 8.9%, reaching approximately 91.8 billion euros, leading to a rise in the trade deficit between the two countries to around 55 billion euros, compared to 40 billion euros the previous year. The decline in exports is attributed to China's weakened economy and its increased focus on local production, as German companies are producing more inside China. Meanwhile, China is reducing its dependence on the West and becoming more technologically independent, which has impacted the two countries’ trade relations.
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