Germany: Identify a supplier

Type of Production

The industrial sector constitutes 26.8% of Germany's GDP in 2019 (World Bank).
Main industries in Germany: Aerospace, Automotive, Chemical, Communications Technology, Contact Centre, Electronics, Food and Beverage, Healthcare, Logistics, Machinery and Equipment, Nanotechnology, Renewable Energies and Resources, Tourism.

Professional Associations by Sector

118 professional associations listed for Germany.
Choose your sector Administration, Institutions, Justice, Social servicesAeronautics, AerospaceAgriculture, Horticulture, Livestock, Fishing, ForestryArts, Culture, Handcraft, Museums, EntertainmentAutomotive, Lorries, Cycles, MotorcyclesBanking, Finance, Investment, InsuranceBusiness services: Services, OutsourcingChemicals, Cosmetics, Pharma, Plastics, FertilisersCommunication, Marketing, Advertising, IncentiveConstruction, Real Estate, Architecture, UrbanismEducation, Training, ApprenticeshipElectricity and electronics: Equipment and componentsEnergy, Oil, Gas, Hydrogen, Electricity, RenewablesEnvironment, Ecology, Water, Recycling, WasteFresh & Processed Food, Beverages, Cereals, TobaccoFurniture, Decoration, DIY, GardenHealth, Hospital, Pharmacies, Dental, VeterinaryIndustrial subcontracting, Maintenance, Design, IPIT, Hardware, Software, Telecommunications, InternetMaterials, Metals, Metallurgy, Mining, QuarriesMechanical, Railway, Naval, Machinery, Agricultural machineryPackaging, ConditioningPersonal Services, Family, PetsPress, Information, Events, Bookstores, LibrariesPrinting, Publishing, Graphic Art, Stamps, CardsScience, Humanities, Research, TechnologySports, Leisure, Hunting, Hobbies, ToysTextile, Clothing, Footwear, Accessories, JewelleryTourism, Travel, Hosting, Bars, Restaurants, ParksTrade, Distribution, Retail, Import/ExportTransport, Logistics, Handling, Parcel ShippingWood, Paper, Cardboard

Marketplaces incorporated in the country

Abfallshop
Bayern International
Cargoclix
Docu-AIS
e-Vergabe
European Energy Exchange
Exportpages
FranchiseKey
greenprofi
GULP

Trade Shows Database

Our database contains 1101 significant fairs and trade shows taking place in Germany. To go further, check out our database.

Upcoming Trade Shows

POLYMERS IN FLOORING EUROPE

December 9th, 2025

Construction, public works - Masonry, carpentry, pipework - Waterproofing, roofing, plumbing, carpentry - Painting, door and window frames, wall and floor coverings - Electrical installations - Heating, air conditioning, ventilation - Sanitary equipment, kitchen, swimming pool - Real estate - Wholesale, B2B intermediaries - Retail, distribution - Retail business - Furnishings - Household equipment - Plastics, rubber - Services and business consulting - e-commerce

WIND TURBINE BLADE MANUFACTURE

December 9th, 2025

Plastics, rubber - Energy - Renewable energy - Raw materials, materials, metals - Materials - Maintenance - Research, innovation - Technique and technology - Earth sciences - Natural sciences - Sciences - Engineering

WIND TURBINE BLADE SERVICE & MAINTENANCE

December 9th, 2025

Natural resource management, ecology - Pollution - Urban and industrial waste - Water treatment - Plastics, rubber - Energy - Renewable energy - Raw materials, materials, metals - Materials - Maintenance - Research, innovation - Engineering - Recycling

BIOGAS CONVENTION & TRADE FAIR

December 9th, 2025

Forestry, forest - Natural resource management, ecology - Pollution - Urban and industrial waste - Water treatment - Energy - Oil - Gas - Electric energy - Renewable energy - Recycling - Processed wood - Hydrogen

AVIATION FORUM

December 10th, 2025

Aeronautics, aero spatial - Aerospace - Space - Industry service - Research, innovation - Technique and technology - Earth sciences - Natural sciences - Sciences

TPE - THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERS WORLD SUMMIT

December 29th, 2025

Chemistry, pharmacy - Chemicals, pharmacy and derived products: unspecified - Chemicals - Plastics, rubber - Hygiene, perfumes, cosmetics - Pharmaceutical industry: products, laboratories - Raw materials, materials, metals - Materials - Research, innovation

SOLARPLAZA SUMMIT ENERGY STORAGE GERMANY

December 29th, 2025

Insurance, mutual funds, pension funds - Banks - Investment funds, other financial institutions - Stock Exchange, investments - Financing, aid - Natural resource management, ecology - Pollution - Urban and industrial waste - Water treatment - Energy - Renewable energy - Software - Services and business consulting - Accounting, taxation - Management - Translation - Legal - Recycling

SEEK

January 1st, 2026

Dance - Textiles, ready-to-wear - Fashion, ready to wear - Shoe - Hosiery, lingerie, underwear - Water sports, mountain - Team sports - Outdoor sports - Equestrian sports - Motorsports - Individual sports

WORLD’S LEADING WINES HAMBURG

January 1st, 2026

Viticulture - Food industry - Food industry: unspecified - Alcoholic drinks - Non-alcoholic drinks - Bakery, pastry, confectionery - Cereals, spices, tobacco - Fruits and vegetables - Dry groceries, packaged goods - Dairy products - Fish and seafood - Meat and poultry - Wines, spirits - Products and services for weddings - Hotels, accommodation - Restaurants, home deliveries - Cafes, bars, nightclubs

GRÜNE WOCHE – GEMEINSCHAFTSSTAND MECKLENBURG-VORPOMMERN

January 1st, 2026

Agriculture - Horticulture, forestry, forest - Horticulture - Forestry, forest - Food industry - Food industry: unspecified - Alcoholic drinks - Non-alcoholic drinks - Bakery, pastry, confectionery - Cereals, spices, tobacco - Fruits and vegetables - Dry groceries, packaged goods - Dairy products - Fish and seafood - Meat and poultry - Machine tools, agricultural machinery

Type of Manufacturers

Subcontractors

The cost of labor in Germany is too high to enable it to be competitive in this type of business relationship.  Nevertheless, in some particular cases inside the country, big companies use smaller companies which are in the same sector and who are chosen as sub-contractors on the same projects.

Useful Resources

Federation of German Industries - BDI

Business Directories

Multi-sector Directories

ABC der deutschen Wirtschaft - Directory of German companies
All.biz - Germany - Directory of companies in Germany
Biz Pages Germany - Business directory for Germany
BizIn Europe Germany - Business directory for Germany
City By App Germany - Business directory for Germany
Database of companies in Germany - Go Local
Enroll Business Germany - Business directory for Germany
Expatica Germany - Business directory for Germany
Export Import Deutschland - German business directories
Gelbe Seiten - YellowPages in Germany.

To search directories by industry in Germany, check out our service Business directories.

Marketplaces

Marketplaces incorporated in the country

Abfallshop
Bayern International
Cargoclix
Docu-AIS
e-Vergabe
European Energy Exchange
Exportpages
FranchiseKey
greenprofi
GULP

To go further, check out our service Online marketplaces.

Other Useful Resources

Trade Agencies and Their Representations Abroad

American Chamber of Commerce in Germany
The German Chambers of Industry and Commerce
Investment promotion agency in Shanghai and Beijing
Investment promotion agency in Chicago, New York, San Franscisco and Washington.
Investment promotion agency in Chicago, New York, San Franscisco and Washington.
Contact the Cámara de Comercio Alemana para España.

Contact Your Commercial Representations in Germany

Contact the Cámara de comercio de España en Frankfurt.
Contact the Spanish Embassy.

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