Germany's merchandise exports nine consecutive month-on-month rise

The German federal statistics office 9, according to preliminary data released by the workdays and after seasonal adjustment, Germany's merchandise exports rose by 1.4% in January, the ninth consecutive month-on-month rise; Merchandise imports fell 4.7%.

Data show that in January German merchandise exports and imports decreased by 8.0% and 9.8% respectively compared to the same. That month, Germany to other members of the European Unio exports and imports decreased by 6.0% and 5.9% respectively compared to the same; For outside the European Unio countries and regions exports and imports decreased by 10.3% and 13.9% respectively compared to the same.

Data also shows that China is Germany's largest import source during the month, Germany imports from China of 10.5 billion euros, compared with the 1.1% increase; German exports to China of 7.5 billion euros, year-on-year increase of 3.1%.

The German federal foreign trade and investment, a China expert cristina OTT told reporters that benefited the economy improves, German companies in China, business is booming, and other important market affected by the outbreak of the new champions league the situation remains tense.

(source: Xinhua News Agency)