Germany finishing trades turnover index
Germany finishing trades turnover index stood at 118.1 in Q2 2026, according to Federal Statistical Office of Germany (Destatis). It is one of the indicators in the Finishing trades table (Value · Quarterly), with a complete series running from Q3 2008 to Q2 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Finishing trades table
| Indicator | Q2-2026 | Q1-2026 | Q4-2025 | Q3-2025 | Q2-2025 | Q1-2025 | Q4-2024 | Q3-2024 | Q2-2024 | Q1-2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finishing trades total, turnover2 | 118.1 | 99.5 | 144 | 122.6 | 114.5 | 98.7 | 140.6 | 121 | 115.5 | 98.2 | |
| Building installation, turnover | 122.3 | 103.9 | 152.3 | 126.3 | 117.4 | 103 | 148.2 | 124.6 | 118.8 | 102.2 | |
| Other building completion, turnover | 108.8 | 90 | 126.1 | 114.2 | 107.8 | 89.3 | 124.1 | 112.7 | 108 | 89.4 |
Understanding germany finishing trades turnover index
Invoicing activity across the entirety of the finishing trades sector is aggregated into this primary revenue metric, capturing total sales generated by related enterprises. It encompasses the financial output of both building installation and other building completion, reflecting the full breadth of late-stage construction work. The measurement records the gross amounts billed to clients for services rendered and materials supplied, excluding value-added tax. As the headline turnover indicator for the sector, it provides a broader view of financial performance than the separate sub-indices for specific trades, capturing overall demand for interior and exterior finishing services across residential, commercial, and public building projects.
Revenue flows in construction exhibit strong seasonal patterns dictated by weather conditions and annual budget cycles, making year-on-year evaluations the most reliable method for analyzing momentum. Since the index is based at 2021=100, any shift in the series reflects nominal changes relative to that benchmark year. Because the figures are not adjusted for inflation, rising material and labor costs will inflate the turnover index even if the underlying volume of completed work remains static. Early quarterly estimates are often subject to revision as late enterprise surveys are processed, meaning analysts should treat the initial release as provisional.
Frequently asked questions
- Is the turnover measured in this index adjusted for price changes?
- No, the series represents nominal turnover, meaning fluctuations in the prices of construction materials and services directly impact the index level.
- Does this metric reflect the physical volume of construction output?
- It only measures the financial value invoiced, so it cannot be used strictly as a volume indicator without accounting for prevailing inflation in the sector.
- Are material costs billed to the client included in these figures?
- Yes, the total amounts invoiced typically include both the cost of labor provided and any building materials supplied during the project.