Germany to China Trade Corridor
Germany to China: $254.0B bilateral trade, +3.1% YoY, rank #9 corridor, 4.2% average applied tariff, FTA status: No FTA.
Key facts
- Bilateral trade: $254.0B
- Year on year growth: +3.1%
- Corridor rank: #9 on ExportIQ
- Average applied tariff: 4.2%
- Trade agreement status: No FTA
- Typical transit time: 28-35 days
- Key ports: Hamburg, Bremerhaven, Shanghai, Shenzhen
Trade relationship
Germany is China's largest European trading partner. Automotive exports to China are pivotal, while Chinese electronics and consumer goods flow into Germany. The corridor represents Asia-Europe industrial integration.
Top traded products between Germany and China
The largest product groups on this corridor are Vehicles and parts, Electrical machinery, Machinery. Together they make up 47.2% of bilateral trade.
| HS Chapter | Product | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87 | Vehicles and parts | $45.0B | 17.7% |
| 85 | Electrical machinery | $40.0B | 15.7% |
| 84 | Machinery | $35.0B | 13.8% |
| 90 | Optical instruments | $15.0B | 5.9% |
| 29 | Organic chemicals | $12.0B | 4.7% |
| 39 | Plastics | $8.0B | 3.1% |
Tariffs and trade agreements
The average applied tariff is 4.2%. Free trade agreement status: No FTA.
Applicable trade agreements:
- WTO
Required certifications
Exporters on this corridor should expect to provide 4 certifications.
- CE Marking
- CCC
- ISO 9001
- REACH
Trade logistics and key ports
Estimated transit time is 28-35 days. The corridor runs through 4 key ports.
- Hamburg
- Bremerhaven
- Shanghai
- Shenzhen
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Questions, answered
- What are the top products traded between Germany and China?
- Vehicles and parts, Electrical machinery, Machinery
- What is the average tariff rate for Germany to China trade?
- The average applied tariff rate is 4.2%. FTA status: No FTA.
- How long does shipping take from Germany to China?
- Typical transit time is 28-35 days via Hamburg and Bremerhaven.
- How large is trade between Germany and China?
- Bilateral trade is $254.0B, up 3.1% year on year. It ranks #9 among the corridors ExportIQ tracks.
- Which certifications are required for Germany to China exports?
- Required certifications: CE Marking, CCC, ISO 9001, REACH.