Germany other transport equipment production index
Germany other transport equipment production index stood at 139.4 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29+30 Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers, semi-trailers and of other transport equipment | 97 | 101.1 | 109.6 | 105.2 | 102.4 | 106.7 | 106 | 104.9 | 103.9 | 110 | |
| 30 Manufacture of other transport equipment | 139.4 | 135.5 | 139.9 | 125.9 | 131.2 | 126.7 | 123.6 | 123.5 | 131.9 | 121.5 | |
| 29 Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 91.5 | 96.7 | 105.7 | 102.5 | 98.7 | 104.1 | 103.7 | 102.5 | 100.3 | 108.5 |
Understanding germany other transport equipment production index
Locomotives, commercial aircraft, naval vessels, and even non-motorized bicycles form the core of this specialized manufacturing group. It sits completely apart from conventional passenger car and truck production, tracking instead the heavy engineering required for aerospace, maritime, rail, and alternative mobility sectors. The index measures the progression of large-scale, often multi-year construction projects alongside the batch production of smaller transit equipment like motorcycles. By stripping away the dominant volume of standard road vehicles, this metric highlights the output of capital-intensive transport infrastructure and specialized defense engineering that would otherwise be overshadowed in a combined mobility index.
Interpreting the monthly output pattern of this division requires extreme caution because the completion and delivery of massive singular units create violent statistical distortions. Month-on-month readings are practically useless for identifying near-term capacity, as a large completion in a single period is frequently followed by a sudden alteration, regardless of the underlying order book strength. To correctly assess factory capacity, researchers must look at rolling quarterly averages or long-term year-on-year comparisons. The valuation of work-in-progress for extended engineering contracts also makes the preliminary figures highly prone to subsequent statistical adjustments. Deflating these unique, high-cost capital goods to the 2021=100 base relies heavily on complex price modeling.
Frequently asked questions
- Are military transport vehicles and naval ships included in this data?
- Yes, the construction of defense-related aerospace, maritime, and rail equipment is captured within this specialized engineering bracket. It measures the physical progress of these large-scale manufacturing contracts.
- Does this specific series track commercial heavy-duty trucks?
- No, commercial road trucks and trailers are strictly excluded. This division is reserved entirely for non-road mobility like trains, boats, planes, and bicycles.
- Why is preliminary data for this sector often revised later?
- Valuing the monthly progress on massive, multi-year engineering builds like cruise ships or aircraft is highly complex. Early statistical estimates are frequently updated once definitive invoicing and milestone completions are reported.