Germany other building completion turnover index
Germany other building completion turnover index stood at 108.8 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, turnover | 118.1 | 99.5 | 144 | 122.6 | 114.5 | 98.7 | 140.6 | 121 | 115.5 | 98.2 | |
| Other building completion, turnover | 108.8 | 90 | 126.1 | 114.2 | 107.8 | 89.3 | 124.1 | 112.7 | 108 | 89.4 | |
| Building installation, turnover | 122.3 | 103.9 | 152.3 | 126.3 | 117.4 | 103 | 148.2 | 124.6 | 118.8 | 102.2 |
Understanding germany other building completion turnover index
Financial receipts generated explicitly by firms operating outside the core installation phase are tracked in this specific revenue gauge. The metric isolates the sales of enterprises classified under other building completion, separating their invoices from those of plumbing, heating, or electrical installation businesses. It calculates the total nominal value billed for finishing operations such as joinery, floor laying, painting, and glazing. By carving out this distinct subset of the finishing trades, the series allows analysts to monitor the commercial health of final-stage decorators and fitters independently from the heavy installation contractors that often dominate the aggregate construction statistics.
Evaluating quarter-on-quarter changes can mislead analysts due to the inherent seasonality of outdoor painting and finishing tasks, so comparing the current period against the identical quarter a year prior yields a clearer picture of underlying momentum. The index is calibrated to a 2021=100 baseline, serving as a nominal yardstick that does not strip out the effect of price inflation on building materials like timber, glass, or paint. Consequently, a rising index might simply reflect higher input costs being passed on to clients rather than a true expansion in business activity. Occasional reclassification of firms between installation and completion categories can also trigger structural breaks in the series.
Frequently asked questions
- Why might this turnover index diverge from the employment index for the same sector?
- Variations in material costs, changes in worker productivity, or shifts in the reliance on subcontractors can cause financial receipts to move independently of direct headcount.
- How does this series account for firms that perform both installation and completion work?
- Enterprises are generally classified based on their principal activity, so all turnover from a firm is assigned to the category that generates its largest share of value added.
- Does the index measure the profit margins of these building completion firms?
- The data only captures gross revenue invoiced to clients, offering no insight into operating costs, overheads, or the resulting profitability of the enterprises.