As reported by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), the index of import prices increased by 0.6% in April 2018 compared with the corresponding month of the preceding year. In March and in February 2018 the annual rates of change were -0.1% and -0.6%, respectively. From March 2018 to April 2018 the index also increased by 0.6%.

The index of import prices, excluding crude oil and mineral oil products, decreased by 0.7% compared with the level of a year earlier.

The index of export prices increased by 0.7% in April 2018 compared with the corresponding month of the preceding year. In March and in February 2018 the annual rates of change were +0.7% and +0.5%, respectively. From March 2018 to April 2018 the export price index rose by 0.2%.