As reported by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), the index of import prices increased by 4.4% in September 2018 compared with the corresponding month of the preceding year. In August and in July 2018 the annual rates of change were +4.8%, each. From August 2018 to September 2018 the index rose by 0.4%.

The index of import prices, excluding crude oil and mineral oil products, increased by 2.3% compared with the level of a year earlier.

The index of export prices increased by 1.9% in September 2018 compared with the corresponding month of the preceding year. In August and in July 2018 the annual rates of change were +2.1% and +1.7%, respectively. From August 2018 to September 2018 the export price index did not change.