China loses spot as Germany’s top trade partner after 8 years

China loses spot as Germany's top trade partner after 8 years China loses spot as Germany's top trade partner after 8 years

BERLIN — China is no longer Germany’s top trading partner for the first time in nearly a decade in 2024, as German car exports declined amid competition with Chinese rivals.

The U.S. has taken over the top spot, according to an estimate by Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI), which used 2024 trade data spanning Janu through November.