Ifo Institute: Material Shortage in German Manufacturing Intensifies
June 02, 2026
June 02, 2026
MUNICH, Germany, June 2 -- ifo Institute issued the following news release:
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Material Shortage in German Manufacturing Intensifies
Manufacturing companies in Germany are finding it increasingly difficult to stock up on intermediate products. In May, 15.9% of manufacturing companies reported bottlenecks, up from 13.8% in April.
"Supply chains remain tense," says Klaus Wohlrabe, Head of Surveys at ifo. "Particularly industries . . .
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Material Shortage in German Manufacturing Intensifies
Manufacturing companies in Germany are finding it increasingly difficult to stock up on intermediate products. In May, 15.9% of manufacturing companies reported bottlenecks, up from 13.8% in April.
"Supply chains remain tense," says Klaus Wohlrabe, Head of Surveys at ifo. "Particularly industries . . .