By Maria Martinez

(Reuters) -German exports rose more than expected in September as exports to the United States increased for the first time after five consecutive month-on-month decreases, official data showed on Friday.

Exports from Europe’s biggest economy rose by 1.4% in September compared with the previous month, according to data from the federal statistics office, beating a forecast by analysts polled by Reuters for a 0.5% increase.

Imports rose by 3.1% on a calendar and seasonally adjusted basis.

The foreign trade balance showed a surplus of 15.3 billion euros ($17.84 billion) in September, compared with a surplus of 18.0 billion euros in September 2024.

EXPORTS TO THE US INCREASE, CHINESE IMPORTS ON THE RISE

Exports to the United States increased by 11.9% on the month, foll

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