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Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing in Germany Industry Data and Analysis
Over the past five years, the aerospace industry in Germany has been significantly characterised by the intense competition between Airbus and Boeing. Quality problems, particularly with Boeing's 737 MAX series, led to a lasting loss of confidence on the customer side and favoured increased demand for passenger aircraft from Airbus. Despite existing geopolitical tensions and ongoing debates about government subsidies, punitive tariffs between the US and the European Union were temporarily suspended in 2021. The industry benefited from the expansion of low-cost carriers, which boosted demand for standard routes and short- to medium-haul models of the Airbus A320 family in particular. At the same time, rising defence spending and large-volume orders from the military and satellite-based sectors provided additional growth impetus. Over the last five years, the industry's turnover has increased by an average of 4.3% per year and is expected to reach 42.1 billion euros in 2025. Manufacturers are currently struggling with supply chain problems and production bottlenecks. With 243 commercial aircraft delivered in the first half of 2025, Airbus has so far been unable to achieve its ambitious annual target of 820 aircraft; bottlenecks in engines and components are leading to significant delays and increased capacity utilisation across the entire value chain. The situation is exacerbated by the US threat of punitive tariffs on European exports, which could put additional pressure on the export business. Against this backdrop, companies are increasing investments in personnel, supplier management and digital transformation along the production chain. Demand remains high despite all the challenges. The industry's turnover is expected to increase by 3.9% in 2025. The German aerospace industry is in the midst of a structural upheaval. Airlines are increasingly focussing on efficient medium-haul aircraft such as the A321XLR, which is further reducing demand for wide-body aircraft. The industry is responding by investing in modular technologies, automation and focussing on single-aisle models. At the same time, competitive pressure is growing from new players such as COMAC. Thanks to a major order worth EUR 2.1 billion from the German armed forces for telecommunications satellites and the good order situation at Airbus, German suppliers are benefiting from increased planning security and growth impetus. The high order backlog should help industry players to expand their profit margins over the next five years. Accordingly, IBISWorld is forecasting average annual industry growth of 5.1% over the next five years and industry turnover of 54 billion euros by 2030.
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What's included in this industry analysis
IBISWorld's research coverage on the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing industry in Germany includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis from 2015-2030. The most recent publication was released August 2025.
About this industry
What's this industry report about?
The Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing industry in Germany operates under the WZ industry code C30.30DE. The industry is involved in the manufacture of aircraft and spacecraft for the purpose of transporting people, goods, military equipment and weapon systems. Components such as engines and propellers are also part of the sector's products, while specialised equipment and software such as flight navigation systems are predominantly not. Related terms covered in the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing industry in Germany include additive manufacturing, artificial intelligence (ki), maintenance, repair and operations (mro), machine learning, original equipment manufacturer (oem), wind channel test and winglet.
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing industry in Germany include Civil aircraft, Military aircraft and Spacecraft.
What companies are included in this industry?
Companies covered in the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing industry in Germany include Airbus SE, Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd. & Co. KG and MTU Aero Engines AG.
Performance
What's included in the Performance chapter?
The Performance chapter covers detailed analysis, datasets, detailed current performance, sources of volatility and an outlook with forecasts for the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing industry in Germany.
Questions answered in this chapter include what's driving current industry performance, what influences industry volatility, how do successful businesses overcome volatility, what's driving the industry outlook. This analysis is supported with data and statistics on industry revenues, costs, profits, businesses and employees.
Products & Markets
What's included in the Products and Markets chapter?
The Products and Markets chapter covers detailed product and service segmentation, analysis of major markets and international trade data for the for the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing industry in Germany.
Questions answered in this chapter include how are the industry's products and services performing, what are innovations in industry products and services, what products or services do successful businesses offer and what's influencing demand from the industry's markets. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by product and service segmentation and major markets.
Geographic Breakdown
What's included in the Geographic Breakdown chapter?
The Geographic Breakdown chapter covers detailed analysis and datasets on regional performance of the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing industry in Germany.
Questions answered in this chapter include where are industry businesses located and how do businesses use location to their advantage. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by location.
Competitive Forces
What's included in the Competitive Forces chapter?
The Competitive Forces chapter covers the concentration, barriers to entry and supplier and buyer profiles in the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing industry in Germany. This includes data and statistics on industry market share concentration, barriers to entry, substitute products and buyer & supplier power.
Questions answered in this chapter include what impacts the industry's market share concentration, how do successful businesses handle concentration, what challenges do potential industry entrants face, how can potential entrants overcome barriers to entry, what are substitutes for industry services, how do successful businesses compete with substitutes and what power do buyers and suppliers have over the industry and how do successful businesses manage buyer & supplier power.
Companies
What's included in the Companies chapter?
The Companies chapter covers Key Takeaways, Market Share and Companies in the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing industry in Germany. This includes data and analysis on companies operating in the industry that hold a market share greater than 5%.
Questions answered in this chapter include what companies have a meaningful market share and how each company is performing.
External Environment
What's included in the External Environment chapter?
The External Environment chapter covers Key Takeaways, External Drivers, Regulation & Policy and Assistance in the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing industry in Germany. This includes data and statistics on factors impacting industry revenue such as economic indicators, regulation, policy and assistance programs.
Questions answered in this chapter include what demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the industry, what regulations impact the industry, what assistance is available to this industry.
Financial Benchmarks
What's included in the Financial Benchmarks chapter?
The Financial Benchmarks chapter covers Key Takeaways, Cost Structure, Financial Ratios, Valuation Multiples and Key Ratios in the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing industry in Germany. This includes financial data and statistics on industry performance including key cost inputs, profitability, key financial ratios and enterprise value multiples.
Questions answered in this chapter include what trends impact industry costs and how financial ratios have changed overtime.
Industry Data
What's included in the Industry Data chapter?
The Industry Data chapter includes 10 years of historical data with 5 years of forecast data covering statistics like revenue, industry value add, establishments, enterprises, employment and wages in the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing industry in Germany.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the market size of the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing industry in Germany in 2026?
The market size of the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing industry in Germany is €42.1bn in 2026.
How many businesses are there in the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing industry in Germany in 2025?
There are 107 businesses in the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing industry in Germany, which has grown at a CAGR of 0.8 % between 2020 and 2025.
How may import tariffs affect the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing industry in Germany?
The Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing industry in Germany is likely to be significantly impacted by import tariffs with imports accounting for a high share of industry revenue.
How may export tariffs affect the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing industry in Germany?
The Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing industry in Germany is likely to be significantly impacted by export tariffs with exports accounting for a high share of industry revenue.
Has the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing industry in Germany grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing industry in Germany has been growing at a CAGR of 4.3 % between 2020 and 2025.
What is the forecast growth of the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing industry in Germany over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing industry in Germany is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing industry in Germany?
The biggest companies operating in the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing industry in Germany are Airbus SE, Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd. & Co. KG and MTU Aero Engines AG
What does the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing industry in Germany include?
Civil aircraft and Military aircraft are part of the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing industry in Germany.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing industry in Germany?
The company holding the most market share in the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing industry in Germany is Airbus SE.
How competitive is the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing industry in Germany?
The level of competition is high and steady in the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing industry in Germany.
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