Germany specialised construction production index
Germany specialised construction production index stood at 102.4 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 2010 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Production sector including construction (B -D, F) | 92.3 | 90.5 | 91.6 | 91.6 | 90.9 | 90.8 | 90.9 | 91 | 91.6 | 92.1 | |
| Section F - Construction | 99.9 | 91.4 | 90.4 | 91.6 | 91.9 | 91.6 | 88.4 | 89.9 | 90.9 | 89.4 | |
| 43 Specialised construction activities | 102.4 | 90.5 | 89.2 | 91.3 | 91.7 | 91.4 | 89.5 | 91.6 | 89.9 | 89 |
Understanding germany specialised construction production index
Intricate installation and finishing work executed by distinct trade professionals constitutes this focused construction metric. It encompasses tasks such as demolition, electrical wiring, plumbing, plastering, carpentry, and final painting. While core building indices track the erection of structural shells, this dataset strictly follows the specialized sub-contractors who prepare a site initially or transform a bare frame into a functional, habitable space. It isolates the secondary phases of the building lifecycle from the heavy machinery operations of civil engineering.
The timing of these activities creates a natural lag behind broader structural indicators. Because specialized trades typically arrive on-site months after initial foundations are poured, this index acts as a delayed reflection of previous housing starts. Month-on-month variations often highlight acute supply chain bottlenecks for specific installation components rather than shifts in overall developer sentiment. Analysts heavily weigh year-on-year comparisons to track the final completion phases of the real estate cycle, actively watching for discrepancies when early-stage building metrics diverge sharply from the delayed volume of finishing work.
Frequently asked questions
- Are general contractors erecting new residential homes included here?
- General building construction belongs to a separate index, while this focuses on specialized tasks like plumbing and plastering.
- Does this dataset lead or lag broader real estate performance?
- It generally lags other indicators, as finishing trades perform their work toward the end of a project's timeline.
- How do material shortages impact this specific data series?
- Bottlenecks in specialized components, like electrical panels or fixtures, can immediately stall output for these specific trades.