ZVEI – German electrical exports also showed growth at the start of the year thanks to the domestic market

ZVEI - Germany’s Electrical Industry

The German electrical and digital industries also recorded export growth at the start of 2026: In January, aggregated industry exports reached a value of €20.4 billion, representing an increase of 4.1 percent compared to the previous year. 

 

Imports of electrical and electronic goods, on the other hand, barely increased in January. At €21.6 billion, they were only 0.5 percent higher than a year earlier.