Upcoming Trade Shows in Germany for Chemistry

Germany is a dominant force in chemical production as it tops the European market in turnover and maintains a solid third position worldwide. In 2018, the German chemical industry turned over EUR 157 billion in total - a significant contribution to the European market, which accounted for nearly 30% of total EU-28 sales. One of the key drivers of Germany’s chemical industry success is its innovative ‘plug & play’ production concept, best seen in practice at its chemical parks. These parks offer comprehensive services tailored to the needs of investors, which streamline operations and increase cost-effectiveness through shared site overheads. Investors benefit from flexible business models, ranging from land purchase to customized toll-manufacturing arrangements, which enhances Germany’s attractiveness as a chemical production location. Germany’s robust chemical infrastructure, particularly its extensive pipeline network, ensures efficient distribution of essential raw materials like crude oil. With twelve refineries and eight steam crackers supplying the industry, Germany maintains a reliable supply chain interconnected through pipelines, ensuring seamless transportation within the country and across European chemical hubs. In terms of energy security, Germany sets a global benchmark with minimal power outages compared to other industrialized nations. With an average outage time of just 40 minutes per year, Germany surpasses the US, Spain, Italy and the UK and offers a stable electricity supply conducive to uninterrupted chemical production. On top of Germany’s priority list sits cutting-edge research and development (R&D) that’s made all the easier thanks to a prospering, ever-expanding infrastructure. Over 22,000 employees are employed in industrial R&D and the annual expenditure is estimated at EUR 4.6 billion. Germany fosters a collaborative environment between industry and research institutions like the Max-Planck Society and the Frauenhofer Gesellschaft. This synergy between industrial and institutional R&D ensures that Germany remains at the forefront of chemical innovation.