Industry on the ground: Osnabrück sales fall dramatically by 5%!

Industry on the ground: Osnabrück sales fall dramatically by 5%!

Industry in the Osnabrück Land is currently showing a worrying development. According to a recent report by IHK Osnabrück , the sales in the region have dropped by 5 percent in 2024. Compared to the federal average, which is 3.4 percent, the decline can be felt more. The situation for the Emsland and the county of Bentheim was particularly painful, where almost 1,000 jobs were lost in industry.

The IHK speaks of dein industrialization in the region, which is not only alarming for the companies concerned. The city and the district of Osnabrück also had a plus of around 370 jobs, which indicates a certain stability. Nevertheless, the challenges for the regional industrial companies should not be underestimated, especially in energy-intensive sectors such as the steel and paper industry, where the situation is considered particularly tense.

claims to politics

"Something has to happen now," says the IHK and looks at the future of the domestic economy with concern. The Federal Government calls the chamber measures to strengthen industry. This includes the need for comprehensive reduction in bureaucracy and the support from planned tax advantages for companies. In the past, the IHK had already pointed out the urgency of these topics in order to achieve a trend reversal.

Additional problem areas are emerging: The concerns about possible US tariffs that are increasingly discussed in industry are intensified. Industries such as the Oldenburger Land already report on a decline in sales of 2.4 percent in 2024, which further increases uncertainty in the region. Here, industry and service providers hope for more political support before the 2025 Bundestag election.

de -industrialization in the all -German context

The situation in the Osnabrück Land reflects a broader phenomenon that has been observed throughout Germany for several years. According to a report of the Deutschlandfunks , the development of industry in Germany is increasingly perceived as de-industrialization. Experts have been warning of a possible decline in industrial workplaces for some time, which was historically already observed in the former GDR and in the Ruhr area.

A DIHK survey shows that 37 percent of industrial companies in Germany think about production restrictions or emigration abroad, which represents an increase compared to previous years. The shortage of skilled workers and high energy prices are the main causes of uncertainty in industry. Nevertheless, there are also bright spots: while industries such as the automotive industry are particularly affected, areas such as medical technology and data processing have an upswing.

Part of the economic researchers emphasizes that the industry does not completely migrate, but changes the structure. The loss of jobs in some areas could be compensated for by new employment opportunities in other sectors.

Overall, it should be noted that the economic situation in the region and throughout the country is still challenging. Industry in the Osnabrück Land urgently needs support to avert de -industrialization and promote sustainable development.