Germany
In 2018, Scotland sold £2,485 million worth of exports to Germany. This is 7.3% of Scotland’s total international exports. Scottish exports to Germany have increased by 40.0% since 2013, an increase of £710 million.
The benefits of selling to Germany
The World Bank rates Germany as the 22nd easiest country in the world to do business with.
Germany’s a good place to do business with because it:
- is the largest economy in Europe
- has a good business culture
- has a stable economy
- is open to new ideas for products and services
It’s also a good place for Scottish businesses to export to because:
- there’s potential to grow your business over a long time
- people and businesses look to buy similar things as in the UK
- UK brands are trusted there
- it has a high standard of living, so people have money to spend
What we could sell more of
A Trading Nation uses evidence to work out what Scotland could sell more of.
In Germany, the key sectors where Scotland could sell more are:
- machinery and equipment
- engineering services
- transportation equipment
- computer programming
- chemical sciences
- financial and business services
- manufacturing of computer, electronic and optical products
Top opportunities in Germany
- Engineering and advanced manufacturing
- Technology, digital and media
- Life sciences
- Food and drink
- Financial and business services
- Chemical sciences
- Energy
Help with exporting in Germany
Scottish Development International offices
Scottish Development International has an office in Dusseldorf. They have 4 members of staff focussed on:
- energy
- science and technology
- industries that produce consumer goods
Innovation and Investment Hub
The Scottish Government have an office in Berlin. The Innovation and Investment Hub can help businesses:
- with investment projects in Scotland and Germany
- work with research, education and cultural institutions
GlobalScot
The GlobalScot network has 23 experts in Germany covering:
- life sciences
- financial and business services
- chemical sciences
- engineering
- creative industries
- construction
- energy
We’re going to expand the GlobalScot network in Germany.
Department for International Trade
You can contact the Department for International Trade team in Germany to find opportunities for doing business there.
British Chamber of Commerce Germany
The British Chamber of Commerce Germany can offer members:
- advice
- introductions
They have an office in Berlin.
You can find more help with exporting.
You can also find more information on exporting to Germany in A Trading Nation.