Destatis released its trade data for Germany on Friday. Germany's seasonally adjusted trade surplus decreased to €19.7 billion in November from 20.5 in October.

Exports rose at a seasonally and calendar-adjusted 0.4% in November, while imports climbed 1.6%.

On a yearly basis, German exports increased 7.7% in November, while imports rose by 5.3%.

Germany's current account surplus was at €24.7 billion in November, up from €22.9 billion in October. October's figure was revised down from a surplus of €23.0 billion.