Germany transportation and storage turnover index
Germany transportation and storage turnover index stood at 150.9 in Jul 2026, according to Deutsche Bundesbank and Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis). It is one of the indicators in the Services output, turnover and employment table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 2015 to Jul 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Services output, turnover and employment table
| Indicator | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | 10-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected services and accommodation (H, I, J, L, M, N) | 150.2 | 149.3 | 151.5 | 148.7 | 147.4 | 148.1 | 147.3 | 144.9 | 145.4 | 145.7 | |
| Section H - Transportation and storage | 150.9 | 151.2 | 152.3 | 148.5 | 146.8 | 145.2 | 143.4 | 140.9 | 141.7 | 141.5 | |
| Section J - Information and communication | 156.2 | 157.5 | 160.9 | 157.2 | 157.5 | 155.6 | 156.3 | 150.7 | 152.6 | 152.2 |
Understanding germany transportation and storage turnover index
Nominal financial receipts across the logistics and transit sector dictate the movements of this Section H turnover index. Unlike the real output equivalent in the Bundesbank data set, this metric captures gross revenue, meaning it absorbs both changes in the volume of goods and passengers moved as well as fluctuations in pricing. It encompasses the total invoicing of rail, road, water, and air transport operators, alongside warehousing and courier enterprises. Because it tracks unadjusted financial intake, a spike in the index may reflect surging fuel surcharges passed on to customers rather than an actual increase in physical freight handling, distinguishing it sharply from inflation-adjusted volume indicators.
Analysts frequently utilize year-on-year growth rates to evaluate pricing power and top-line financial health within the logistics network, as these comparisons bypass the heavy seasonality of holiday travel and retail stocking periods. When comparing this turnover index against related manufacturing metrics, caution is required; a divergence often indicates a pricing mismatch rather than a breakdown in supply chain volumes. Data revisions are standard during the first quarter after initial publication, primarily driven by late corporate tax declarations and delayed invoicing data from smaller transport sub-contractors. Users should also note that rebasing the index to the 2015 standard resets the reference point but does not alter the underlying nominal trajectory of the sector's financial receipts.
Frequently asked questions
- Why might this turnover index rise while the transportation output index falls?
- This divergence typically happens when the prices charged for logistics services rise faster than the actual physical volume of goods being transported declines.
- Are fuel surcharges reflected in this metric?
- Yes, because it tracks nominal revenue, any higher costs passed to clients through fuel surcharges will directly boost the turnover figure.
- Does the index measure the profitability of transportation companies?
- No, it measures gross revenue or sales receipts, which does not account for operating costs or profit margins.