DIHK Report on Foreign Investments 2025
The 2025 DIHK Survey on Foreign Investments in the Manufacturing Industry highlights a significant shift in investment priorities among German companies. Increasing costs, regulatory burdens, and concerns over Germany’s economic competitiveness are driving firms to expand abroad at an accelerating pace. The study, based on responses from over 2,500 companies, underscores the growing trend of cost-driven foreign investments – the highest level since the 2008 financial crisis.
