German exports and imports fell in April; Exports ex-the EU rose 28.6%; Manufacturing orders rose sharply
Jun 8th, 2010 | By Finfacts Ireland Business & Finance Portal | Category: News worldwide
German exports and imports fell in April but are up 19.2% and 15.7% respectively compared with April 2009. German exports had shown the fastest rise since 1992 in March after a recovery following a harsh winter. Exports ex-the EU, rose 28.6%. Meanwhile on Monday, it was reported that German manufacturing orders unexpectedly rose 2.8% in April compared with the previous month, as demand grew at home and abroad.