Sentiment in the German automotive industry fell to a low in September
Quick Look
- The business climate in the German automotive industry fell to minus 35.0 points in September, the lowest value of the year according to the Ifo Institute.
- The prospects for business, exports and employment continued to deteriorate.
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Why It Matters
The German automotive industry has been in crisis for several months, exacerbated by weak global demand and structural challenges.
The mood in the German automotive industry fell in September. The barometer for the business climate fell to minus 35.0 points, from minus 22.0 in August, as the Ifo Institute for Economic Research announced in its survey. This is the lowest value so far this year.
“The automotive industry is still in crisis,” said ifo industry expert Anita Wölfl. The outlook for the business situation had already declined in August.
According to the report, export and employment expectations in the auto industry fell. The companies also rated their order backlog worse than in the previous month.
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What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The business situation in the German automotive industry is unlikely to improve significantly over the remainder of 2026.
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Open Questions
- How long will the current crisis in the automotive industry last?
- What specific measures are companies planning to improve the situation?
- How is the crisis affecting the supplier industry?
