Import Prices

The German Import Price index tracks the price change rate of foreign goods and services purchased by nationals. The German import prices are significantly affected by currency volatility. The index is published monthly by the Federal Statistics Office.

 German Import Price

In May 2017, the German import price index rose 4.1% versus the same month the previous year, missing consensus estimates of 4.6%.  Historically the index reached an all-time high of 110 in March 2012 and an all-time low of 41.1 in March 2012.