Industry Statistics and Rankings
How does this industry perform in Germany compared to Europe?
Country Benchmarking
Industry Data Germany
Ranking are out of 37 European countries for which IBISWorld provides country-level factsheets.
Revenue
#2 In EuropeBusiness
#3 In EuropeEmployees
#2 In EuropeWages
#2 In EuropeThe success of warehousing and storage is driven by the performance of a handful of key markets, including online retailers, supermarkets and grocery stores. The total value of world trade also substantially affects the flow of goods through European warehouses, as does the market for road freight transport. A surge in e-commerce activity, accelerated by the COVID-19 outbreak, has heightened demand for warehousing across Europe, slashing vacancy rates and boosting throughflow. Warehouse providers have responded by investing in more value-added services, like picking robots and just-in-time inventory systems, to cater for more complex business needs.
Enterprises
Number of businesses in 2024
Biggest companies in the Warehousing & Storage in Germany
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue (€m)
2024 | Profit (€m)
2024 | Profit Margin (%)
2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Post AG | 106,227.7 | 9,489.4 | 8.9 | |
Amazon.com Inc | 623,835.7 | 14,972.1 | 2.4 | |
Amazon EU S.à r.l. | 549,213.2 | 13,087.5 | 2.4 |
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Top Questions Answered in this Report
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What is the market size of the Warehousing & Storage industry in Germany in 2024?
The market size of the Warehousing & Storage industry in Germany is €18.3bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Warehousing & Storage in Germany industry in 2024?
There are 2,549 businesses in the Warehousing & Storage industry in Germany, which has grown at a CAGR of 4.6 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Warehousing & Storage industry in Germany grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Warehousing & Storage industry in Germany has been growing at a CAGR of 6.8 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Warehousing & Storage industry in Germany over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Warehousing & Storage industry in Germany is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Warehousing & Storage market in Germany?
The biggest companies operating in the Warehousing & Storage market in Germany are Deutsche Post AG, Amazon.com Inc and Amazon EU S.à r.l.
What does the Warehousing & Storage in Germany include?
Distribution services and General storage are part of the Warehousing & Storage industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Warehousing & Storage in Germany?
The company holding the most market share in Germany is Deutsche Post AG.
How competitive is the Warehousing & Storage industry in Germany?
The level of competition is high and steady in the Warehousing & Storage industry in Germany.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
Domestic industries
Competitors
- Airport Operation in Germany
- Freight Forwarding & Customs Agents in Germany
Complementors
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Companies in this industry operate storage and warehousing facilities, including managing grain silos, general merchandise warehouses, refrigerated warehouses and storage tanks. The industry also includes operating warehouses for land and air transport activities.
Related Terms
COLD STORAGEFAST-MOVING CONSUMER GOODSOMNICHANNEL DISTRIBUTIONSILOLOGISTICSWhat's included in this industry?
Distribution servicesGeneral storageDocument storageCompanies
Deutsche Post AGAmazon.com IncAmazon EU S.à r.l.Industry Code
521 - Warehousing and storage in Germany
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Performance
Revenue Highlights
Trends
- Revenue
- 2024 Revenue Growth
- Revenue Volatility
Employment Highlights
Trends
- Employees
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Employee
Business Highlights
Trends
- Businesses
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Business
Profit Highlights
Trends
- Total Profit
- Profit Margin
- Profit per Business
Current Performance
Charts
- Revenue
- Employees
- Business
- Profit
Analysis
What's driving current industry performance in the Warehousing & Storage in Germany industry?
Outlook
Analysis
What's driving the Warehousing & Storage in Germany industry outlook?
Volatility
Analysis
What influences volatility in the Warehousing & Storage in Germany industry?
Charts
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix
Life Cycle
Analysis
What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Warehousing & Storage in Germany industry?
Charts
- Industry Life Cycle Matrix
Products and Markets
Highlights
Trends
- Largest Market
- Product Innovation
Key Takeaways
Major companies transform general storage into distribution services. As the industry adds more value in areas like warehouse robotics and JIT inventory systems, the share of revenue generated by general storage services has shrunk.
Products and Services
Charts
- Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis
How are the Warehousing & Storage in Germany industry's products and services performing?
Analysis
What are innovations in the Warehousing & Storage in Germany industry's products and services?
Major Markets
Charts
- Major Market Segmentation
Analysis
What influences demand in the Warehousing & Storage in Germany industry?
International Trade
Highlights
- Total Imports into Germany
- Total Exports into Germany
Heat maps
- Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
- Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Data Tables
Value and annual change (%) included
- Number of Imports and Exports by European Country (2024)
Competitive Forces
Highlights
Trends
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
Key Takeaways
Specialisation increases the industry's fragmentation. More warehousing and storage companies specialise in specific storage solutions, usually the grocery, retail, e-commerce or healthcare markets.
Supply Chain
Charts
Buyer and supply industries
Geographic Breakdown
Business Locations
Heat maps
- Share of Total Industry Establishments by Region (2024)
Data Tables
- Number of Establishments by Region (2024)
Charts
- Share of Establishments vs. Population of Each Region
Analysis
What regions are businesses in the Warehousing & Storage in Germany located?
Companies
Data Tables
Top 6 companies by market share:
- Market share (2024)
- Revenue (2024)
- Profit (2024)
- Profit margin (2024)
External Environment
Highlights
Trends
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key Takeaways
Warehouse companies must apply for customs warehousing if dealing with traded goods. Customs warehousing allows for the storage of non-EU goods in an authorised designated location within the customs territory of the EU without being subject to import duties.
External Drivers
Analysis
What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Warehousing & Storage in Germany industry?
Financial Benchmarks
Highlights
Trends
- Profit Margin
- Average Wage
- Largest Cost
Key Takeaways
Depreciation costs climb as warehousing providers invest in machinery. Increased storage facility automation, big data technologies and warehouse refitting have raised the share of revenue taken up by depreciation.
Cost Structure
Charts
- Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
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Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
- Marketing
- Depreciation
- Profit
- Purchases
- Wages
- Rent
- Utilities
- Other
Analysis
What trends impact cost in the Warehousing & Storage in Germany industry?
Key Ratios
Data tables
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
Country Benchmarks
European Leaders & Laggards
Data Tables
Top and boottom five countries listed for each:
- Revenue Growth (2024)
- Business Growth (2024)
- Job Growth (2024)
European Country Performance
Data Tables
Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:
- IVA/Revenue (2024)
- Imports/Demand (2024)
- Exports/Revenue (2024)
- Revenue per Employee (2024)
- Wages/Revenue (2024)
- Employees per Establishment (2024)
- Average Wage (2024)
Structural Comparison
Data Tables
Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
- Volatility
- Capital Intensity
- Innovation
- Life Cycle
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
Methodology
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