Ifo Institute: Surge in Material Shortage in German Manufacturing
April 30, 2026
April 30, 2026
MUNICH, Germany, April 30 -- ifo Institute issued the following news release:
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Surge in Material Shortage in German Manufacturing
The supply of intermediate products in German manufacturing has recently deteriorated significantly. In April, 13.8% of manufacturing companies reported bottlenecks in procuring materials, up from 5.8% in January, according to a recent ifo Institute survey. "Supply chains are coming under considerable pressure," sa . . .
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Surge in Material Shortage in German Manufacturing
The supply of intermediate products in German manufacturing has recently deteriorated significantly. In April, 13.8% of manufacturing companies reported bottlenecks in procuring materials, up from 5.8% in January, according to a recent ifo Institute survey. "Supply chains are coming under considerable pressure," sa . . .