The statistics on services trade by enterprise characteristics enable a sound assessment of enterprises involved in international trade in services. They provide a valuable foundation for economic policy decisions and analyses.

International trade in services refers to the exchange of intangible services such as financial services, tourism or IT between countries. Unlike in goods trade, no physical goods are exchanged. Globalisation, technological developments and the opening-up of markets have greatly increased its importance.

The statistics on services by mode of supply provide information on how the service was provided. A distinction is made between four categories.

German enterprises constitute net debtors vis-à-vis non-residents: Standing at €1920 billion at the end of October 2025, their liabilities arising from financial operations and trade credits, exceeded their corresponding assets of €1594 billion by €327 billion. Compared with the previous month, this is a change of €35 billion.

Overview of the most important content-related amendments to the external reporting system.