Mining Industry
Germany is one of the Largest Consumers Worldwide
Germany plays an important role within the European steel and metal processing sector. With a demand volume of about 18 million tons, it is the largest customer of the European steel industry. From the primary products of steel flats and rods, it produces innumerable intermediate and finished products. As a major processing nation, Germany relies basically on imports to feed the metals industry. Regarding metal raw materials, Germany depends 100% on imports.
Importer's assistance:
The Association of the Steel and Metal Processing Industry (WSM) functions as the spokesman and motivator of the processing industry. About 4,600 member factories all over Germany generated in 2006 a turnover of more than 72 billion Euros. This is eight percent more compared to the preceding year. Since 1995, the turnover has been growing annually at an average rate of 3.6 percent.
The Trade Association of metals (VDM) represents 632 enterprises in the sector. In 2006, the industry of nonferrous metals reached a sales volume of 43.8 billion Euros. The VDM offers a Company Database in which you can search for companies that are active in this field.
The Steel Institute VDEh, the German Steel Federation and other organisations and institutes of the steel industry operate under the umbrella of the Steel-Center.
The Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (BGR) advises the Federal Government and the industry. It contributes to the securing of supplies of mineral and energy raw materials.
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