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 1075 significant fairs and trade shows taking place in Germany. To go further, check out our database.

Upcoming Trade Shows

ANNUAL MEETING OF THE GERMAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION

May 13th, 2026

Hygiene, perfumes, cosmetics - Health, medicine - Medical professions - Hospital - Pharmacies, analysis laboratories - Medical Equipment

GPEC

May 19th, 2026

Ministry, consulate, embassy - Territorial administration - Armament, arms - Industry service - Cleaning, surveillance, protection

CWIEME BERLIN

May 19th, 2026

Electrical equipment - Electronic equipment and components

POLYMER SOURCING & DISTRIBUTION EUROPE

May 19th, 2026

Marketing - Incentive - Plastics, rubber - Raw materials, materials, metals - Materials - Industry service - Commercial property, patents, trademarks - Research, innovation - e-commerce

IMEX FRANKFURT

May 19th, 2026

Communication, marketing, advertising - Communication - Marketing - Advertising - Sponsorship - Incentive - Commercial property, patents, trademarks - Exhibitions, conferences - Products and services for weddings - Amusement parks, fairgrounds - Tourism, travel, hotels, restaurants: non-specialist - Hotels, accommodation - Restaurants, home deliveries - Cafes, bars, nightclubs - Travel, exhibitions, incentives - Monuments, tourist attractions - Camping, resorts - e-commerce

ANGA COM

May 19th, 2026

Dance - Music, opera - Theatre - Audio-visual, Multimedia - Audio-visual, sound, video - Cinema - Multimedia - Radio, television - Electrical installations - Electricity, electronics - Electrical equipment - Electronic equipment and components - Press, journalism - Specialised information, business alerts - Documentation, archives - Equipment - Networks - Telecommunications - Internet, cybersecurity - Digital solutions, Mobile applications - Embedded systems - Technique and technology - Engineering

OTWORLD

May 19th, 2026

Health, medicine - Medical professions - Paramedic - Hospital - Medical Equipment - Products and services for children - Products and services for seniors

UNITI EXPO

May 19th, 2026

Automobiles, lorries - Automobile manufacturing, lorries - Automobile subcontracting, lorries - Oil - Embedded systems

TOC CONTAINER SUPPLY CHAIN EUROPE - HAMBURG

May 19th, 2026

Aeronautics, aero spatial - Aerospace - Naval construction, boating - Transportation, logistics, handling - Air transport, airports - Maritime transport, river transport, cruises - Road transport - Rail transport - Logistics, handling - Freight

DEUTSCHE VET

May 29th, 2026

Health, medicine - Medical professions - Vets - Pet shops

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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