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German exports rose unexpectedly in April, increasing by 1.2% on the previous month, data showed on Monday.
A Reuters poll had predicted a month-on-month decline of 2.5%.
Imports fell by 1.7% compared with March, the federal statistics office reported, versus analysts' expectations for a 1.0% fall.
The statistics office publishes more detailed economic data on its website. (Reporting by Rachel More, editing by Kirsti Knolle)