Czech Republic to Germany Trade Corridor

Czech Republic to Germany: $82.0B bilateral trade, +3.2% YoY, rank #49 corridor, 0% average applied tariff, FTA status: FTA Active.

Key facts

  • Bilateral trade: $82.0B
  • Year on year growth: +3.2%
  • Corridor rank: #49 on ExportIQ
  • Average applied tariff: 0%
  • Trade agreement status: FTA Active
  • Typical transit time: 1-2 days
  • Key ports: Prague, Plzen, Hamburg, Nuremberg

Trade relationship

Czech Republic-Germany trade is driven by the Czech auto industry (Skoda/VW) and precision engineering. Germany is the Czech Republic's dominant trading partner, accounting for nearly a third of all Czech exports.

Top traded products between Czech Republic and Germany

The largest product groups on this corridor are Vehicles (Skoda, parts), Electrical machinery, Machinery. Together they make up 53.6% of bilateral trade.

HS ChapterProductValueShare
87Vehicles (Skoda, parts)$22.0B26.8%
85Electrical machinery$12.0B14.6%
84Machinery$10.0B12.2%
39Plastics$3.5B4.3%
72Iron and steel$3.0B3.7%
94Furniture$2.0B2.4%

Tariffs and trade agreements

The average applied tariff is 0%. Free trade agreement status: FTA Active.

Applicable trade agreements:

  • EU Single Market

Required certifications

Exporters on this corridor should expect to provide 3 certifications.

  • CE Marking
  • ISO 9001
  • REACH

Trade logistics and key ports

Estimated transit time is 1-2 days. The corridor runs through 4 key ports.

  • Prague
  • Plzen
  • Hamburg
  • Nuremberg

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Questions, answered

What are the top products traded between Czech Republic and Germany?
Vehicles (Skoda, parts), Electrical machinery, Machinery
What is the average tariff rate for Czech Republic to Germany trade?
The average applied tariff rate is 0%. FTA status: FTA Active.
How long does shipping take from Czech Republic to Germany?
Typical transit time is 1-2 days via Prague and Plzen.
How large is trade between Czech Republic and Germany?
Bilateral trade is $82.0B, up 3.2% year on year. It ranks #49 among the corridors ExportIQ tracks.
Which certifications are required for Czech Republic to Germany exports?
Required certifications: CE Marking, ISO 9001, REACH.