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 1166 significant fairs and trade shows taking place in Germany. To go further, check out our database.

Upcoming Trade Shows

E-COMMERCE BERLIN EXPO

February 17th, 2026

Communication - Marketing - Advertising - Sponsorship - Incentive - Commercial property, patents, trademarks - Software - Internet, cybersecurity - Services and business consulting - Accounting, taxation - Management - Translation - Legal - Transportation, logistics, handling - Air transport, airports - Maritime transport, river transport, cruises - Road transport - Rail transport - Logistics, handling - Freight - e-commerce

AGRARWELT

February 20th, 2026

Agriculture - Natural resource management, ecology - Pollution - Urban and industrial waste - Water treatment - Machine tools, agricultural machinery - Oil - Recycling - Hydrogen

INHORGENTA MUNICH

February 20th, 2026

Jewellery - Hygiene, perfumes, cosmetics - Precision, measures, optics, watches - Materials - Raw materials, mines, quarries - Textiles, ready-to-wear: unspecified - Textile, fur, accessories - Fashion, ready to wear - Shoe

FRUCHTWELT BODENSEE

February 20th, 2026

Horticulture, forestry, forest - Horticulture - Forestry, forest - 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 - Home and garden services

BAUEXPO

February 20th, 2026

Construction, real estate, architecture and urban planning - Architecture - Land planning, urban planning - 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 - Furnishings, household equipment and arts - Furnishings - Household equipment - Machine tools, agricultural machinery - Robotics

EUROCIS

February 22nd, 2026

Wholesale, B2B intermediaries - Retail, distribution - Retail business - Marketing - Incentive - Furnishings - Industry service - Commercial property, patents, trademarks - Databases - Computers, telecommunications - Equipment - Networks - Telecommunications - Cleaning, surveillance, protection - e-commerce

EUROSHOP

February 22nd, 2026

Wholesale, B2B intermediaries - Retail, distribution - Retail business - Marketing - Incentive - Furnishings - Commercial property, patents, trademarks - e-commerce

FISH INTERNATIONAL

February 22nd, 2026

Fisheries, aquaculture, fish farming - 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 - Railway construction - Mail, stamps, cards - Packaging, packing, conditioning - Products and services for weddings - Maritime transport, river transport, cruises - Road transport - Rail transport - Logistics, handling - Delivery, express courier - Corporate fleets - Freight - Hotels, accommodation - Restaurants, home deliveries - Cafes, bars, nightclubs

GASTRO IVENT

February 22nd, 2026

Tourism, travel, hotels, restaurants: non-specialist - Hotels, accommodation - Restaurants, home deliveries - Cafes, bars, nightclubs - Camping, resorts

ROOF+TIMBER INTERNATIONAL

February 24th, 2026

Architecture - 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 - Furnishings, household equipment and arts - Furnishings, household equipment and arts: unspecified - Furnishings - Household equipment - Processed wood

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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