German exports rose more than expected in February, increasing by 3.6% compared with the previous month, data from the federal statistics office showed on Thursday.

A general view shows the container port of Hamburger Hafen Logistics AG HHLA during a media tour in Hamburg, Germany, July 29, 2025. REUTERS/Christian Kraemer

The result compared with a forecast 1% increase in a Reuters poll.

The statistics office publishes more detailed economic data on its website.