Lightweight construction in Germany generates 124 billion euros
For the first time, there is an empirical evaluation of the economic significance of lightweight construction in Germany.
The Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection (BMWK) has quantified the economic importance of lightweight construction in Germany for the first time in a study. The study is based on a satellite account set up by the office of the Lightweight Construction Initiative on behalf of the BMWK. This database shows how different production areas are networked with each other and contribute to value creation. Commingled input-output tables make it possible to understand how goods and services flow from production to use.
According to the study, lightweight construction, including services, contributes around 124 billion euros to Germany's economic output, corresponding to just under 4 percent of gross domestic product. Around 1.3 million jobs (2.9 percent of the workforce) are directly or indirectly involved in lightweight construction.
The informative value of the lightweight construction satellite account goes far beyond simply presenting the status quo. For example, the analysis of value chains can be used to develop location strategies. Simulations of various economic policy measures also allow for an estimate of the potential impact on the lightweight construction sector and the German economy.
This survey has already been preceded by analyses, expert interviews, and workshops, which provide a qualitative basis for the lightweight construction satellite account. In the next step, the results will be put on a broad data basis in order to be able to make holistic statements about the actual overall economic significance of lightweight construction.
The complete study "The economic significance of lightweight construction in Germany" is available on the BMWK website.
The future is lightweight construction - image video
Lightweight construction technologies can be found everywhere and play a key role in making our everyday lives more efficient, sustainable and climate-friendly. In cooperation with the office of the Lightweight Construction Initiative, the BMWK has published a new campaign:
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