Geschäftsklima: Ifo: Elektroindustrie wird zur „Konjunkturlokomotive“
Nicht überall in der deutschen Industrie läuft es schlecht. Das Geschäftsklima in der Elektroindustrie steigt auf ein Mehrjahreshoch.
Munich - The mood in Germany's electronics industry is excellent, according to the Münchner Ifo-Institute. The business climate for the sector improved again in September, rising by 8.3 points to 24.8, the highest level in years. This assessment is based on the current business situation, which saw a 14-point jump to 29. Ifo expert Klaus Wohlrabe noted that the electronics industry is becoming increasingly "the locomotive of the economic recovery within German industry".
Unlike many other industries facing weak demand, the electronics sector is experiencing significantly better sales. September's demand was particularly positive, with companies ordering new contracts more frequently and expressing satisfaction with their order backlog for the first time in a long time. Many businesses plan to expand production in the coming months, and foreign sales are expected to provide additional impetus.
However, the positive order situation also brings challenges, according to the Ifo. Around 40 percent of companies reported a shortage of pre-produced goods, and some want to raise their sales prices. "Right now, demand is not the problem," said Wohlrabe. "Rather, the supply of pre-produced goods could become a bottleneck."
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