Destatis released its trade data for Germany on Friday. Germany's trade surplus increased to a seasonally adjusted €19.7 billion in February from 18.7 in January.

Exports climbed 1.3% in February, while imports were up 0.4%.

On a yearly basis, German exports increased 4.1% in February, while imports rose by 4.0%.

Germany's current account surplus was €20.0 billion in February, up from €14.3 billion in January. January's figure was revised up from a surplus of €13.2 billion.