This report presents indicators, trends and scenarios on the state and performance of the German bioeconomy. The aim is to identify the challenges and opportunities that policy makers need to…

In 2023, the number of patent applications in Germany rose again slightly after declining since 2020. A total of 58,656 applications were filed with the German Patent and Trade Mark Office…

The market share of German wines has fallen to 42% - a historic low that points to challenges that are becoming increasingly existential. Due to rising production costs and a change in…

In contrast to the development of the general consumer price index, olive oil prices have risen massively over the past year. This is due to poor harvests caused by the weather and increased…

Private household consumption is a key driver of the German economy and reflects the living conditions and needs of the population. Consumer behavior strongly depends on the income situation…