Germany is the world's third-largest exporter, and its Mittelstand is the engine behind that strength.
Germany exported over €1.6 trillion in goods in 2025. Roughly 200,000 SMEs are active exporters, and the government operates a dense support network.
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German Chambers of Commerce Abroad offer:
Fees are modest compared to private consultancies, and many services are federally subsidized.
Administered by Allianz Trade on behalf of the federal government. Backed over €30 billion in 2025.
If you are exporting outside the EU and North America, Hermes cover should be part of your standard risk management toolkit.
Medium and long-term export and project financing. Increasingly supports mid-sized Mittelstand deals in machinery, plant engineering, and renewables. For smaller needs, see standard KfW loan programs.
Subsidized delegation trips, market events, and feasibility studies organized by AHKs and industry associations. Heavily subsidized — costs are a fraction of independent research.
Central directory aggregating all federal and state export promotion activities. If unsure where to start, go here.
EU single market is the easiest first step for new exporters.
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