Germany foreign intermediate goods turnover index
Germany foreign intermediate goods turnover index stood at 107.8 in Aug 2026, according to Deutsche Bundesbank. It is one of the indicators in the Industrial production, turnover and productivity table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 1991 to Aug 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Industrial production, turnover and productivity table
| Indicator | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industry | 117.8 | 116.8 | 118.7 | 118.8 | 117.1 | 116.8 | 114.8 | 115.6 | 114.7 | 114.4 | |
| Intermediate goods | 107.8 | 109.5 | 109.1 | 110.9 | 109.3 | 105.5 | 103.5 | 103.4 | 105.5 | 101.6 | |
| Capital goods | 123.2 | 120.2 | 124.7 | 123.6 | 121.6 | 123.5 | 121.5 | 122.5 | 119 | 121.4 |
Understanding germany foreign intermediate goods turnover index
Receipts from the sale of components, raw materials, and semi-finished products to non-domestic clients make up the foreign intermediate goods turnover index. This category isolates business-to-business transactions where the exported items will undergo further processing or assembly abroad, differentiating it from finished consumer or capital goods. The calculation aggregates invoiced amounts across the relevant industrial branches, converting the gross billing values into a standardized metric based on a 2021 reference point. It excludes goods destined for domestic processing and solely captures cross-border industrial demand for manufacturing inputs.
Because industrial invoicing patterns shift heavily around global factory closures, holidays, and regular supply chain cycles, comparing figures against the same month of the previous year provides a clearer view of underlying momentum than month-on-month changes. Initial readings are frequently revised as late billing information arrives from smaller exporters. The nominal nature of this series means price changes in raw materials directly alter the turnover level, requiring careful separation of volume shifts from price effects. Analysts tracking this index often contrast it against domestic intermediate goods turnover to map shifts in global versus local supply chain integration.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this index measure the physical volume of intermediate goods exported?
- No, this is a nominal turnover index based on invoiced sales values, meaning price fluctuations directly impact the series.
- Are finished industrial machines included in this specific series?
- The intermediate goods category strictly covers parts and materials meant for further processing, while finished machinery falls under capital goods.
- How do exchange rate movements affect the turnover calculation?
- Invoices settled in foreign currencies are converted into euros, making the nominal turnover sensitive to currency fluctuations prior to index compilation.