Goods imports:
~US$ 1,450 billion per year (world #3)
Germany
Germany — Global Import Market
Germany is the world's third-largest importer and Europe's biggest buying market, bringing in roughly US$ 1.45 trillion in goods each year. As the EU's industrial powerhouse, Germany imports large volumes of components, energy, and machinery to feed its manufacturing base.
Market overview — imports by volume
Global share of imports:
~6%
Import reliance:
high on energy, components, and intermediate goods
Notable:
the EU's largest economy and a deep market for B2B inputs
Top 10 imported items by value
1. Motor vehicles & parts
2. Machinery & mechanical appliances
3. Electrical machinery & electronics
4. Mineral fuels & oils
5. Pharmaceuticals & chemicals
6. Data-processing & IT equipment
7. Plastics & articles
8. Precision & measuring instruments
9. Food & beverages
10. Iron & steel articles
What this means for Canadian exporters
Germany is a deep, high-value market for Canadian exporters — especially auto parts, machinery, food, and chemicals. Accessing it via the EU's CETA free trade agreement gives Canadian goods a strong duty advantage over many third-country competitors, making Germany a prime diversification target under the EU umbrella.