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Measuring, Testing & Navigational Equipment Manufacturing in Germany Industry Data and Analysis
In recent years, the measurement, control and testing equipment sector has shown remarkable adaptability. This has made it possible to meet the rapidly changing requirements of the automotive, semiconductor and electronics industries. German manufacturers benefited from their reputation for quality and innovation, which helped them to hold their own in international competition. The ability to offer customised solutions and maintain strong customer relationships proved to be essential. Continuous investment in research and development enabled companies to partially secure their technological lead. Since 2020, industry turnover has grown by an average of 0.3% per year to 41.1 billion euros. In the long term, the industry's profit margin has fallen slightly due to competitive pressure from Chinese manufacturers.In 2025, an increase in industry turnover of 1.2% is expected. The industry is currently facing increasing competitive pressure from international suppliers, which is increasing the need for advanced technical innovation capabilities. German companies are increasingly investing in the integration of forward-looking technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning and the Internet of Things in order to improve the performance of their products. The digitalisation of production processes and the development of intelligent sensor solutions are crucial to remaining competitive. In the automotive sector in particular, demand is growing for precise, networked measurement systems that offer more efficient and safer solutions. Strategic alliances and the development of new markets are also key to successfully meeting technical challenges.Industry turnover is expected to increase by an average of 1.1% per year to 43.4 billion euros by 2030. Autonomous driving opens up new opportunities for the industry as it increases the demand for high-precision sensor and control systems. In addition, 3D printing offers market opportunities that can be exploited through specialised measurement solutions. Despite these opportunities, industry players are under pressure from a persistent shortage of skilled labour. This impairs innovation, as it is difficult to find qualified personnel. To remain successful, companies need to invest not only in innovation and new technologies, but also in recruitment and training measures to ensure their long-term competitiveness.
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What's included in this industry analysis
IBISWorld's research coverage on the Measuring, Testing & Navigational Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis from 2016-2031. The most recent publication was released February 2026.
About this industry
What's this industry report about?
The Measuring, Testing & Navigational Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany operates under the WZ industry code C26.51DE. The industry includes the production of various devices for measurement, positioning, control and regulation, such as control technologies for refrigerators, heating and air conditioning systems, as well as navigation systems, flow control systems and devices for measuring physical and chemical properties. Related terms covered in the Measuring, Testing & Navigational Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany include additive manufacturing, big data, cloud computing, cnc control, certification, internet of things (iot), artificial intelligence (ki), machine learning, radar and ultrasonic.
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in Measuring, Testing & Navigational Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany include Instruments and devices for measuring or testing, Instruments for physical and chemical analyses and Parts and accessories.
What companies are included in this industry?
Companies covered in the Measuring, Testing & Navigational Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany include Bosch Rexroth AG, Siemens AG and Sick 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 Measuring, Testing & Navigational Equipment 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 Measuring, Testing & Navigational Equipment 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 Measuring, Testing & Navigational Equipment 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 Measuring, Testing & Navigational Equipment 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 Measuring, Testing & Navigational Equipment 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 Measuring, Testing & Navigational Equipment 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 Measuring, Testing & Navigational Equipment 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 Measuring, Testing & Navigational Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the market size of the Measuring, Testing & Navigational Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany in 2026?
The market size of the Measuring, Testing & Navigational Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany is €45.1bn in 2026.
How many businesses are there in the Measuring, Testing & Navigational Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany in 2026?
There are 2,543 businesses in the Measuring, Testing & Navigational Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany, which has grown at a CAGR of 0.4 % between 2021 and 2026.
How may import tariffs affect the Measuring, Testing & Navigational Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany?
The Measuring, Testing & Navigational Equipment 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 Measuring, Testing & Navigational Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany?
The Measuring, Testing & Navigational Equipment 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 Measuring, Testing & Navigational Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Measuring, Testing & Navigational Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany has been declining at a CAGR of 2.5 % between 2021 and 2026.
What is the forecast growth of the Measuring, Testing & Navigational Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Measuring, Testing & Navigational Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Measuring, Testing & Navigational Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany?
The biggest companies operating in the Measuring, Testing & Navigational Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany are Bosch Rexroth AG, Siemens AG and Sick AG
What does the Measuring, Testing & Navigational Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany include?
Instruments and devices for measuring or testing and Instruments for physical and chemical analyses are part of the Measuring, Testing & Navigational Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Measuring, Testing & Navigational Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany?
The company holding the most market share in the Measuring, Testing & Navigational Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany is Bosch Rexroth AG.
How competitive is the Measuring, Testing & Navigational Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany?
The level of competition is high and increasing in the Measuring, Testing & Navigational Equipment Manufacturing industry in Germany.
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