Germany suffering material shortages in industry, China likely cause

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2025-12-01

Munich (dpa) - German industry is once again struggling with growing material shortages which are holding back its production. A company survey by the Munich-based Ifo Institute, released on Monday, found that the sectors most affected are those that rely on semiconductors. According to the survey, an industry-wide average of 11.2% of companies are having difficulties procuring the materials they need. In October, this figure was only half as hig......

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