Market Opportunities

With the highest gross national product and the largest population in the European Union, Germany is the largest and most important market in Europe and the world’s fourth largest market.

Germany is one of New Zealand’s key global trading partners. As the economic powerhouse of the European Union, Germany stands for quality, cutting-edge technology, and high productivity worldwide.  Germany is also the world’s third largest exporter and whilst is famous for its automobile, mechanical engineering and electrical engineering success, futuristic industries such as eco energy production and nanotechnology are on the rise.

Expanding your business to a different country with another language and business culture can feel like a big step outside your comfort zone. The German New Zealand Chamber of Commerce is your expert market-entry partner to ensure your successful strategy to overcome common stumbling blocks in order to reach the enormous potential and benefits of this major market.

Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI)

Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI) is the economic development agency of the Federal Republic of Germany. The organisation informs and advises international companies setting up business in Germany. Furthermore, the GTAI supports German-based businesses seeking to expand in international markets with up-to-the-minute foreign trade information.

Germany Trade & Invest has a global network of employees who work closely with the German Chambers of Commerce (AHK). This cooperation aims to offer German exporters and potential foreign investors a central contact point for both country-specific market information and targeted consultancy services under the umbrella of the AHKs.

In addition to attracting investors for the German market, GTAI reports on business opportunities in Australia and New Zealand for German companies. This includes market reports about various sectors such as mining, construction, agribusiness or energy.