According to the Federal Statistical Office, German exports fell by 0.5% in September compared with the previous month. Imports, on the other hand, fell by 2.3%, which was more than forecast.
Analysts expect exports to rise 0.1% month-on-month in September and imports to fall 0.4%.
Germany’s trade surplus was 3.7 billion euros ($3.66 billion) in September, higher than analysts had expected.