Companies can register for the German Pavilion at Excon in Bangalore until August 9. India's largest trade fair will take place for the 12th time in December. India is the world's most dynamic market.
Despite a recovery at the start of the year, the outlook for China remains worrying. Electrification is driven forward on a big scale. VDMA met at Herrenknecht's impressive TBM plant in Guangzhou.
This article provides an overview of the wide range of support available to German companies wishing to enter the African market. The overview is updated regularly, but does not claim to be exhaustive.
For the orientation of VDMA member companies, the German Engineering Federation has created a new data sheet on foreign trade in machinery with Brazil.
How well do you know the VDMA statistics database? And how often do you use it? Join us on a half-hour tour and get to know our wide range of data.
VDMA Mining & Minerals is the sponsor of the trip to Angola from 18 to 22 August 2025 for German companies and multipliers from the mining and raw materials sectors.
The EU provides consolidated versions of its sanctions regulations. In the case of the Russia sanctions, the consolidated legal texts have now been updated to the 16th sanctions package.
On May 20, 2025, the EU published its 17th package of sanctions against Russia. The measures (5 amending regulations) all come into force on May 21, 2025. Some of the tightened sanctions are also relevant for the mechanical and plant engineering industry.
Foreign exchange market was deregulated in March 2024. But expectations that exports would pick up afterwards were not fulfilled. VDMA members in Egypt nevertheless report good business.
Saudi Arabia in transition offers both challenges and opportunities. Local presence remains crucial, and not just because of increasing Chinese competition.
At 10.3 per cent of German export market share, Guinea recorded the highest increase in the 2023/2024 fiscal year.
The VDMA informs its members twice a year about the development of the chemical industry in Brazil, China, France, Turkey, the USA and the United Kingdom.
The first quarter of 2025 resulted in an overall increase in orders of 4% - the first positive quarterly balance of orders in three years. March also closed with a pleasing increase in orders of 4%.
The foreign trade department informs you about the latest developments in exports and supports you in accessing difficult markets. We support your international activities with offices worldwide and practical information.
In our quarterly report, we provide you with information on India's macroeconomic development, as well as detailed information on the manufacturing industry and individual sectors with a particular focus on machinery and equipment.
With an update every two months, which is exclusively available for download to VDMA member companies, we provide you with up-to-date information on German exports of water and wastewater technology.
Start of successful association networking. Despite difficult circumstances, bauma 2025 attracts its first visitors from Ukraine - in search of strong German partners in mechanical engineering.
In light of Trump’s tariffs, analysts highlight ASEAN’s risks from trade tensions but remain optimistic about the region's resilience. Singapore’s semiconductor industry stays cautious, exporters diversify suppliers and customers amid uncertainties.
From 7-11th April Oliver Wack from VDMA Foreign Trade visited Japan. The main topic was to prepare VDMA President's Bertram Kawlath's visit to Japan in September.
The calls for tenders for a 3rd tranche 2025 in the BMWK market development program have been published online on the website of the Federal Office of Economics and Export Control (BAFA).
The webinar on May 20, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., is the first in a series of events organized by the Agency for Business and Economic Development (AWE), VDMA e.V. and Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI).
The Shanghai-Germany Manufacturing Industry Exchange Dialogue was held on April 1, 2025, at Hannover Messe, co-organized by the Shanghai Municipal Government and VDMA.
What challenges do machine manufacturers face when exporting to Asia - and how does the VDMA provide support?
New tariffs for European goods in trade with the USA.
The Hermes Annual Report for Export Credit Guarantees 2024 has been published. The figures show how relevant the protection of export receivables against crises is.
The EU is right to keep a cool head in response to US President Donald Trump's punitive tariffs. An open trade war would serve no one. However, the EU should use the momentum for new free trade agreements.
From 23 to 28 March 2025, the AHK Southern Africa organized a business initiation trip to South Africa on behalf of the BMWK and in cooperation with the VDMA Textile Machinery Association and SBS systems for business solutions GmbH.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics provides comprehensive employment and wage statistics. In our interactive report, we clearly present data by industry, occupational group and location.
The blanket punitive tariffs announced by Donald Trump will harm producers and consumers in both regions - and will exacerbate rather than resolve trade conflicts.
India's Interim Union Budget for 2024 projects a reduction in the revised fiscal deficit and a decline in inflation. These key economic indicators signal a promising future for the Indian economy, even amidst global economic uncertainties.
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan still have many good projects up their sleeves. Kazakhstan plans to expand its role in the global production of rare metals and earths.
Beyond the political noise, USA remains the largest market for German machinery export.
The US government's tariff policy could result in a 4% drop in production by Japanese car manufacturers.
The economic outlook for the region remains good, although it appears that sales of mining equipment declined in 2024 compared to 2023.
The mechanical engineering industry in Brazil will benefit from the simplification of certificates of origin through self-certification in Mercosur.
China’s Two Sessions 2025 spotlight a bold industrial shift—AI, 6G, digitalization, and smart manufacturing are set to reshape the machinery sector in the coming years.
The VDMA Mining & Minerals delegation to China in March 2025 began its trip with a visit to the JINGANG Group in Jinan.
Increasing trade barriers, sanctions and isolation - anyone wanting to do business internationally these days is confronted with high hurdles and conditions in many places.
What impact will tariff decisions have on transatlantic relations or the global agricultural machinery trade? And how will the EU's change of course away from the Green Deal affect our industry?
Business relationships with South Africa are already well established among many VDMA members.
The VDMA supports ways to make sustainable use of market opportunities in Ukraine and for Ukraine.
"Poland is a real dairy country. More than six million cattle are currently kept between the Carpathian Mountains and the Baltic Sea".
Mitsubishi Corporation plans to build data center on the site of the former JFE blast furnace with an investment volume of JPY 150 billion (EUR 937 million).
Singapore’s Budget 2025 presents significant opportunities for businesses to reduce costs, invest in workforce development, and adopt digital innovations.
Malaysia and Singapore launched the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) in January 2025. The new economic initiative aims to drive significant business growth with as many as 50 projects and create 20,000 skilled jobs.
In February, the ASEAN manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) rose to 51.5, the highest in seven months, from 50.4 in January. This marks the highest reading since July 2023.
The VDMA is intensifying its activities in sub-Saharan Africa and is looking forward to new support in the team of the foreign trade department
In Central Asia and the South Caucasus, construction is booming thanks to government investment. At the same time, Ukraine needs more than 500 billion euros for reconstruction over the next 10 years - an enormous potential for mechanical engineering.
New orders for machinery in Japan fell by 3.5% in January compared to the previous month, while the order backlog reached a record high due to a shortage of labor and transportation capacity.
Despite a slight decline in machinery exports to Kazakhstan in 2024, the German mechanical engineering industry remains confident
In 2024, machinery exports from Europe to the Southeast Asian region will still not be able to match the levels of the years before coronavirus and will even record further losses.
The traditional India Day on bauma Wednesday will be dedicated to market prospects of the construction equipment industry in India. This time, one focus topic will be localization of components.
In 2024, price-adjusted production output in the EU mechanical and plant engineering sector contracted by 7 percent compared to the previous year.
Since March 17, 2025, the notification procedure for employees posted to Switzerland has been handled exclusively via the EasyGov portal. The previous application for reporting short stays was deactivated on March 14, 2025.
After a dry spell of three years, the signs are pointing to growth for the industry.
Last year, agricultural machinery and tractor manufacturers in Germany recorded a noticeable double-digit decline in sales.
The EU's 16th sanctions package against Russia and Belarus has been somewhat lost in the excitement surrounding US President Trump. But there are new risks and details that VDMA members have to deal with.
The largest energy-related trade fair, SMART ENERGY WEEK, took place from February 19 to 21 at Tokyo Big Sight. Germany was strongly represented with three pavilions.
New orders in the machinery sector will increase in 2024 for the first time in two years, driven by semiconductors, electronics industries and others
The Japanese car manufacturers Honda and Nissan have broken off talks about a merger. However, the restructuring of the Japanese automotive industry is expected to continue in the future.
The Japanese electronics company Pioneer Corporation has opened a new R&D base in Wetzlar, Germany.
Nominal GDP in Japan in 2024 amounted to 609.3 trillion JPY (EUR 3.9 trillion) - an increase of 2.9% compared to the previous year and thus a record high.
Manufacturers of industrial valves are facing new challenges in 2025. So far, foreign business has provided positive impetus, but now empty order books and uncertain forecasts are dampening the mood.
Turnover in the building valves industry will stagnate in 2024, and foreign business will also remain weak. A slight recovery is expected in 2025. But above all, the industry needs better location conditions.
The right conditions are crucial for renewed growth. bauma 2025, the world's leading trade fair for the sector, will provide the impetus.
Current forecasts, key figures and background information on agricultural framework conditions, business and market development - worldwide, in Europe and in Germany.
Practical tips on reporting obligations for work assignments in Italy and on the construction site driver's license introduced in October 2024. Online event in cooperation with the German-Italian Chamber of Commerce on March 27, 2025.
The partner country of Hannover Messe 2025 is Canada: The country is attractive for the European mechanical and plant engineering industry and offers significant growth potential.
The VDMA has published its first quarterly economic report for the US market for plant and machinery.
Many VDMA members are considering investing in the US market for the first time or deepening existing investments. We invite you to an interactive conference in presence on March 25, 2025.
An industry expert from the Africa Business Network in South Africa identifies specific business opportunities for German suppliers for a circular economy. One focus is also on projects in the water industry.
English newsletter service of the Foreign Trade Department for VDMA members: The most important information at a glance. Subscribe now!
The Chinese government has taken countermeasures in response to the US government's announcement that it will impose an additional 10 percent tariff on all imports from China.
The study compares the salary structures of 80 key positions in manufacturing and business-related services across the Czech Republic and its regions.
Machinery new orders revised upwards for the first time in 8 months, supported by investment in decarbonization and AI
The EU and the Philippines announced the resumption of trade negotiations in 2024. VDMA prepared a document with the most important demands for the negotiating teams, e.g. the abolition of all tariffs.
After stagnating at a level of between 400 and 500 million euros in the last decade, German mechanical engineering exports to Kazakhstan have almost doubled to 900 million euros in 2023.
The U.S. Department of Commerce issued the final rules that prohibit the sale or import of vehicles equipped with hardware or software associated with Chinese or Russian-controlled entities.
The mechanical engineering sector is calling for a reform of export financing to strengthen competitiveness and promote a level playing field.
A small ray of hope in orders from eurozone countries in November does not change the overall weather situation: orders in the mechanical engineering sector are not gaining momentum.
At the end of 2024, Switzerland and the EU managed to redefine their relations. It is questionable whether the necessary referendum in Switzerland will accept the rules.
VDMA Construction Equipment and VDMA Mining & Minerals leverage diplomatic linkages for market expansion.
glasspex/glasspro 2025: Opening with VDMA Symposium
Due to the positive development tendencies in India, we have decided to establish our own management meetings for the Indian market.
The 27th International Congress on Glass (ICG) will take place in Kolkata from January 20–24, 2025.
From May 19 to 23, 2025, the AHK Portugal is organizing a business initiation to Portugal on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection. It is part of the market development program for SMEs.
From March 31 to April 4, 2025, trAIDe GmbH is conducting a business initiation to Colombia on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection. It is part of the market development program for SMEs.
The VDMA Dubai meeting was characterized by a positive mood - driven by current business as well as business expectations. Nevertheless, there are challenges.
For the first time, a German Pavilion was organised, which was prominently showcased with 19 exhibitors and met with great interest from trade fair visitors.
7th edition of bauma Conexpo India offers a strong platform. VDMA members remain confident about the Indian market and export opportunities from Indian production.
The European construction industry continues to suffer from high interest rates, material prices and reluctance to invest. The recovery in residential construction will not become a reality until 2026. However, this does not apply to Germany.
VDMA member companies see the US market as an opportunity and are cautiously optimistic about the coming years. Many are building on good or even very good competitiveness, but this must be defended.
The U.S. Census Bureau has published new figures from the industry statistics by region. They provide information on turnover, value added and the number of employees, among other things. We present this data clearly in an interactive report.
These were some of the topics discussed at the meeting of the Steering Committee Asia which took place at Zeche Zollverein before the Industry Meeting Mining & Minerals 2024.
Rio Tinto received a delegation of 14 member companies from VDMA Mining & Minerals from 25 to 27 November 2024. The Australian mining group is in the starting blocks to mine one of the world's largest lithium deposits.
Production conditions in Germany were the main topic of discussion at the Executive Board meeting on 21 November 2024 at Zollverein colliery.
Activities in and around Latin America were the focus of the Construction-Equipment and Plant Engineering as well as Mining & Minerals trade associations in November and early December.
For the orientation of VDMA member companies, the Association of Process Engineering Machinery and Equipment has created a new data sheet on foreign trade in machinery with Poland.
Heavy seas and no calm in sight: the mechanical engineering industry expects a decline in production and a slight reduction in jobs in 2025. A political turnaround is needed to strengthen the industry.
In November, the VDMA conducted an international end customer survey to shed light on the economic situation of agricultural businesses in the most important export markets.
Asia's leading trade fair sees a brilliant comeback with record exhibitor and visitor numbers. Industry sentiments defy subdued outlook for the Chinese market.
Following the successful trade mission on the subject of mining and minerals in 2024, we are pleased to be able to offer a trade mission on the construction industry together with GESALO (AHK Saudi Arabia) in February 2025.
The BIG 5 Construct Saudi - Week 1 - Totally Concrete Saudi + HVACR will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from February 15 to 18, 2025. The venue is the Riyadh Front Exhibition and Convention Center (RFECC).
The economic data from China offers little cause for optimism: domestic consumption is growing slowly. The economic recovery is taking longer than expected. In the real estate sector, there is no hope of a short-term recovery in prices.
The EU-Mercosur agreement must now become a reality as quickly as possible. It is an important signal against isolationism and must not be called into question again in the EU Council of Ministers and the European Parliament.
A new industry expert from the Africa Business Network in Côte d'Ivoire has been identifying specific business opportunities for German providers of environmental technologies since November 2024. One focus is on projects in the water sector.
The EU's free trade agreement with Mercosur must finally be signed at the summit in Uruguay. This could save the EU alone 4 billion euros a year in customs duties.
Order books in the mechanical engineering sector remain weak, with 9% fewer orders booked in October than in the previous year. Customers remain hesitant to make new investments
After the very weak economy in 2024, hopes are pinned on markets picking up in 2025 / Politicians must set business-friendly framework conditions
The valve industry is looking back on a challenging year ahead of the VALVE WORLD EXPO 2024. As a driving force for innovations and trending topics, the trade fair can set the course for future growth.
India remains an attractive growth market for the mechanical engineering sector. Numerous local German companies are looking to expand, according to the latest VDMA survey.
Current forecasts, key figures and background information on general agricultural conditions, business and market development - worldwide, in Europe and in Germany.
A weak global economy and many structural problems at home are weighing on the export business in the mechanical engineering sector. Exports fell by a good 5 percent in the first nine months.
"The Future is Here - India's Maritime Advantage and Opportunities". Free webinar on 28.11.2024 from 11.30 - 12.30 am
VDMA supports companies in opening up international markets by participating in trade fairs, among other things. In addition to its own trade fair stands in Germany, it offers companies the opportunity to exhibit at group stand (German Pavilions).
The business expectations of German mechanical engineering companies in China for 2024 show little sign of improvement. The hoped-for growth will once again not be achieved.
The U.S. government has issued a notice of proposed rulemaking that would prohibit the importation of vehicles equipped with Chinese or Russian hardware or software.
Foreign guests face various challenges when applying for a visa and entering Germany. Inviting companies can support them.
The U.S. Department of Treasury issued the final rule restricting certain investments in the Chinese semiconductor and microelectronics, quantum computing and artificial intelligence sectors.
On October 28, the Russian central bank raised the key interest rate to 21 percent. At the same time, it indicated that the interest rate could soon rise even higher. The reasons are high inflation and the overheated economy.
This overview highlights the key differences and similarities between the trade policy of the two U.S. presidential candidates.
Since October 1, 2024, companies and self-employed persons working on temporary or mobile construction sites in Italy have been required to have a construction site driver's license. It is now also possible for foreign applicants to apply.
The August statistics on new orders for machinery showed that new orders from the "private sector (excluding ships and electricity)" fell by 1.9% to 858.1 billion yen (5.3 billion euros) compared to the previous month.
India is an important growth market for the European mechanical engineering industry. At the same time, India is one of the last high-duty countries in the mechanical engineering sector. A free trade agreement is therefore urgently needed.
Fabiane Wahlbrink, head of VDMA Brazil, was able to expand the network for mechanical engineering at conferences and trade fairs. The hydrogen industry is just one example.
The world’s largest mining exhibition, MINExpo 2024, concluded on a high note, drawing an impressive 45,000 attendees.
As part of the federal government's market development program, a delegation trip to Argentina took place from 7 to 11 October 2024. The focus was on the extraction and processing of lithium.
China's mechanical engineering industry continues to catch up, products from the Far East are getting better and are almost always cheaper. China is not only striving for technological supremacy locally, but also internationally.
For many years, our trade fair calendar has served as a valuable guide for our members.
The Western Balkans is a procurement market on our doorstep. Metal, wood and plastics processing as well as the textile industry and IT offer opportunities for nearshoring.
At the meeting of the construction equipment section during the 2024 general assembly, members took a detailed look at the economic situation.
In this exclusive publication, we present Kamala Harris’s trade policy agenda and provide an assessment of the potential impact on machinery and equipment manufacturers.
The Building Material Plant Day on 19 September covered innovative decarbonisation strategies, new EU laws, the future of Eastern Europe, sales approaches and the importance of the African economic network.
German Pavilion with over 20 companies at the machine tool trade fair
The following summarizes the discussions with VDMA members' branches in Turkey and with Turkish mechanical engineering companies as well as the second meeting of VDMA members in Istanbul.
In December 2024, the EU bodies agree to postpone the start of implementation by 1 year.
On September 13, 2024, the Biden Administration released the final version of its four-year review of Section 301 tariffs, which includes sweeping tariff hikes on selected Chinese goods.
The "Electronic Travel Authorization" (ETA) will be extended to numerous European countries from April 2025. The application is possible from 5 March 2025.
India has established itself as one of the up-and-coming markets for the European mechanical and plant engineering industry.
The discussion about "De-risking China" is in full swing in our industry. India is increasingly coming into focus as a growth market with high economies of scale.
The June statistics on new orders for machinery in Japan showed that new orders from the "private sector (excluding ships and electricity)" increased by 2.1% month-on-month to 876.1 billion yen (5.4 billion euros).
Donald Trump has promised to impose new tariffs on all European imports. This and other trade policy promises are set out in an exclusive publication for members.
Despite a decline in domestic business, the Industry was able to record an increase in sales of 5 per cent in the first half of the year. A similar level of growth is also expected for the total year. Nevertheless, the outlook remains cautious.
China's importance in the global medical technology market has continued to grow in recent years. The country is poised to overtake the USA as the most important market and production location in the near future.
Japan's real GDP growth for the second quarter (April-June) was 0.8%, converted at an annual rate of 3.1%.
The calls for tenders for the 1st tranche 2025 of the BMWK market development program have been published online on the website of the Federal Office of Economics and Export Control (BAFA).
New opportunities for companies, investors, and individuals will emerge in Brazil and abroad as the H2 policy promotes economic development, environmental protection, energy security, and international cooperation.
The VDMA Agricultural Machinery Association anticipates extremely subdued development on the global agricultural machinery markets in 2024.
We have further expanded our data offering for the USA: The new economic indicators dashboard for the USA now also includes detailed price statistics.
High uncertainty weighs on demand for capital goods.
Uzbekistan's economy will grow by at least 5 percent over the next few years. Development programs and reforms are ensuring progress.
Applicants from NRW must in future submit their application to the Visa Center in Frankfurt am Main
On June 27, 2024, the VDMA Market Experts Meeting - From Oil & Gas to Low-Carbon Solutions (formerly Sales Manager Group Oil, Gas, Petrochemicals) met virtually for the first time.
China's textile and clothing exports show slight growth. Weak economy weighs on textile machinery manufacturers.
"Celebration of Modern Agriculture on the National Mall", or "Ag on the Mall" for short, presents modern agricultural technology in Washington DC.
Like other proactive activities, assembly assignments in Poland are subject to Polish reporting obligations. What needs to be considered in the reporting procedure?
The resistance to the planned expansion of the 'no-Russia clauses' in the EU sanctions was right. If there is a 'no-Russia clause' at all, then it should be designed differently.
China is not only striving for technological supremacy locally, but also internationally.
In Brazil, the law on accelerated depreciation for the modernization of industry has come into force. Until the end of 2025, companies will be encouraged to purchase new machinery and equipment with tax benefits.
Baden-Württemberg companies encounter a complex economic and political field of tension in China.
At the invitation of Baden-Württemberg's Minister of Economic Affairs, Dr. Nicole Hoffmeister-Kraut, a Baden-Württemberg delegation of company and association representatives as well as scientists traveled to Morocco for the first time in 40 years (!)
The delegation trip to Chile from 2 to 7 June 2024 by members of VDMA Mining aimed to underline the important role of mining technology manufacturers as enablers of sustainable and resource-conserving raw material extraction.
These were some of the topics discussed at the meeting of the VDMA Mining Steering Committee Asia, which met in Windhagen on 11 June 2024 at the invitation of Wirtgen GmbH.
In cooperation with the Association for Latin America (LAV) and ProColombia, VDMA Mining organized an information event on Colombia in Frankfurt.
VDMA Mining supported a market development trip to Saudi Arabia - the focus country of our Steering Committee Asia in 2024.
Canada offers great potential for efficiency, digitalization and green mining. At the invitation of AHK Canada and with the support of MICA, nine mining suppliers were able to gain comprehensive insights of mining in Canada.
The German exhibitors at this year's Kitchen and Bath trade fair in Shanghai have drawn a positive conclusion. The trade fair once again attracted many visitors from China.
The long-standing cooperation with the VDMA has been adapted, which continues to offer exclusive special conditions for members and a regional extension to Italy, Austria and Poland.
After one and a half years of continuous declines, orders in mechanical and plant engineering from Germany grew again for the first time in April. Compared to the previous year, there was an increase of 10 percent in real terms.
Imports of European construction machinery and mining equipment to Brazil grew by 13 per cent and 22 per cent respectively in 2023.
The annual PTC Pipeline Technology Conference is Germany's leading industry networking event. The technical presentations are now freely available.
In this article we want to inform you at irregular intervals about important developments in the CO2/CO market on carbon capture, transportation, storage, CCUS.
Among other things, the event covered changes in the areas of ATLAS exports, carbon offset tax (CBAM) and customs clearance in third countries.
Russia is trying by all means to covertly procure sanctioned goods in the EU. This creates a risk of unintentionally becoming involved in sanctions violations. VDMA Foreign Trade provides tips on how to react to this.
From June 10 to 14, 2024, AHK Poland is organizing a business initiation trip "Innovative technologies for water treatment and wastewater management to Poland.
Glass South America, the most important trade fair for the glass industry in Latin America, will take place in Sao Paulo from June 12 to 15, 2024.
In this member information of the Food Processing and Packaging Machinery Association you will find an overview of the services offered by the VDMA in the area of markets and economy.
Here you will find a VDMA assessment of the market for process technology suppliers with a focus on oil & gas, LNG, biomass and H2 applications as well as information sources.
The popular publication series is being expanded to include tips for business success in the United States. The exclusive publication for VDMA members is now available.
Current forecasts, key figures and background information on agricultural conditions, business and market development - worldwide, in Europe and in Germany.
With 76 participants from the Indian glass producing and processing industry, the VDMA Forum Glass Technology organised a successful technical symposium on the day before glasspex India.
China has developed rapidly and, as a result, undergone considerable change. This has an impact on the economic and political environment to which the machinery and plant engineering industry cannot close its eyes.
Registration for German Pavilions organised by the Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs can now be made online. A one-time accreditation is required.
The economic reports for 2024 on important foreign markets in the food and packaging industry, compiled exclusively for the VDMA by gtai, are now available in German and English.
Germany Trade and Invest (GTAI) provides a monthly overview of publications relevant to mechanical engineering on Africa exclusively for VDMA members.
On a monthly basis, our economic update gives a brief overview of the ecomomic situation of the construction equipment industry, e.g. order income, turnover, business climate and trade figures.
The African continent offers great opportunities for European industry. Politicians have so far focused too much on classic development aid, leaving too much room and influence to Chinese competitors.
Africa is in the focus of politics and offers the economy many opportunities. In order for German interests and companies to survive in competition with China, among others, the VDMA is calling for adjustments from policymakers.
The publication provides an overview of CECE's activities. It shows the topics with which the CECE is involved at European and international level.
The Japan Construction Report is provided by the VDMA team in Tokyo. It contains news of the construction, glass and ceramics industry of Japan and is published monthly in German. The most recent report can be downloaded from this website.
Recent market information from the Indian construction and construction equipment industry are summarized in the bi-monthly report made by the VDMA team in Kolkata. The latest issue may be downloaded from this website.
