Airports in Germany - Market Research Report (2014-2029)
Frankfurt, Germany
Last Updated: June 2024
WZ H52.23DERevenue
€13.9bn
Past 5-Year Growth
Profit
€XXX.Xm
Employees
60,542
Businesses
749
Wages
€X.Xbn
Airports in Germany industry analysis
In the long term, passenger numbers in air traffic will increase. Airports can benefit from this as they subsequently generate more revenue from airline fees and non-aviation services such as the provision of car parks or the rental of retail space. However, this positive trend was interrupted by the coronavirus outbreak in the first quarter of 2020. Numerous flight connections were cancelled due to the pandemic, resulting in massive losses for airport operators. Industry turnover of 13.9 billion euros is expected for the current year. Although this represents an increase of 2.2% compared to the previous year, which is due to the recovery after the pandemic, it is still below the level of 2019.Since 2019, industry sales have fallen by an average of 2.1% per year. In addition to the effects of the coronavirus crisis, the insolvencies of Air Berlin in August 2017 and Germania in February 2019 have also characterised the industry in recent years. However, foreign low-cost carriers (LCCs) in particular, such as Ryanair, but also Lufthansa with its LCC subsidiary Eurowings, were able to close the gaps created by the insolvencies relatively quickly. < />Over the next five years, IBISWorld expects average annual industry growth of 3% and industry revenue of 16.2 billion euros by 2029. The industry is likely to benefit primarily from the renewed increase in passenger numbers and growing additional income. However, against the backdrop of climate change and society's growing environmental awareness, aviation is coming under increasing regulatory pressure.
Trends and Insights
- Increasing cross-subsidisation of actual airport operations by non-aviation services can be observed. The latter already generate more than half of revenue at some airports.
- Airlines are the most important customer market. They pass on part of their revenue from passenger or freight business to air traffic control or airports in the form of charges.
- The centre region has the largest share of companies in the sector. Hesse has a particularly high density of aviation companies in relation to its population. Frankfurt Airport is the largest in Germany in terms of passenger numbers and freight volume.
- The industry is increasingly characterised by niche providers that have specialised in individual activities. At the same time, the largest German airports are increasingly opening up to LCCs, which means that their share of passenger volumes continues to rise compared to regional airports.
Industry Overview
Market size and recent performance (2014-2029)
Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 2.1 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated €13.9bn in 2024.
Trends and Insights
The industry suffered from the significant restrictions on air travel during the pandemic
- Due to the coronavirus pandemic, regulatory measures such as exit restrictions and entry bans for people from certain countries were introduced in many countries around the world. Airports closed certain terminal areas as a consequence and tried to save costs.
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Source: IBISWorld
Industry outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
The airport industry is returning to growth after the crises of the past
- IBISWorld expects industry turnover to exceed pre-crisis levels again over the next five years. The profit margin should also return to 2019 levels in the coming years.
Biggest companies in the Airports in Germany
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue (€m)
2024 |
|---|---|---|
Fraport AG | 1,756.3 | |
DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH | 1,460.6 | |
Flughafen München GmbH | 1,240.1 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Non-aviation services, Ground services for airlines and Air traffic control. Non-aviation services is the largest segment of the Airports in Germany.
Trends and Insights
Non-aviation services are generating an ever-increasing share of industry sales
- Non-aviation services at airports include, for example, the operation of car parks, restaurants and supermarkets or access to lounges for a separate fee.
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Competitors
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Complementors
- Cargo Handling in Germany
- Private Security Activities in Germany
International industries
- Global Airport Operation
- Airport Operations in the US
- Airport Operations in Australia
- Airport Operations in New Zealand
- Airports in the UK
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
The industry comprises the operation of airports, including a large proportion of associated services such as ground services, aircraft towing, security checks and airport fire services. In addition to pure airport services, the industry also includes air traffic control, but not cargo handling.
What's included in this industry?
Non-aviation servicesGround services for airlinesAir traffic controlCompanies
Fraport AGDFS Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbHFlughafen München GmbHPurchase this report to view all 6 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
LOW-COST-CARRIER (LCC)LEGACY-CARRIERGOLFCARRIERGENERAL AVIATIONASSOCIATIONIndustry Code
WZ 52.23 - Airports in Germany
Performance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
Increasing cross-subsidisation of actual airport operations by non-aviation services can be observed. The latter already generate more than half of revenue at some airports.
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Employees, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Businesses, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Profit, including historical (2014-2024)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
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Analyst insight
Airlines are the most important customer market. They pass on part of their revenue from passenger or freight business to air traffic control or airports in the form of charg...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2024
- Product innovation level
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2024
- Major market segmentation in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
The centre region has the largest share of companies in the sector. Hesse has a particularly high density of aviation companies in relation to its population. Frankfurt Airpo...
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each region
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2024
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each region in 2024
- Number and share of revenue each region accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of wages each region accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of employees in each region in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across Europe, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.
Analyst insights
The industry is increasingly characterised by niche providers that have specialised in individual activities. At the same time, the largest German airports are increasingly o...
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2019-2024
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
Terminal 3 will be one of the largest infrastructure projects in Europe in the south of Frankfurt Airport. Strategically, Frankfurt Airport will open up even more to LCCs wit...
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2020 through 2024
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2024
- Overview of Fraport AG's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of Flughafen München GmbH's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of revenue, market share and profit margin trend for 3 additional companies
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for Fraport AG, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Flughafen München GmbH, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description, key data and performance trends for 3 additional companies
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
An air traffic tax has been levied in Germany since 2011. This makes German airports more expensive in an international comparison and therefore less attractive.
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
During the pandemic, the industry recorded high losses. Since then, however, the profit margin has recovered. The increasing outsourcing of activities to subcontractors and t...
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Employees per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
Methodology
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What data sources do IBISWorld analysts use?
Each industry report incorporates data and research from government databases, industry-specific sources, industry contacts, and our own proprietary database of statistics and analysis to provide balanced, independent and accurate insights.
Key data sources in Germany include:
- German Federal Statistics Office (Destatis)
- European Statistics Office (Eurostat)
- United Nations Comtrade
Analysts also use industry specific sources to complement catch-all sources, although their perspective may focus on a particular organization or representative body, rather than a clear overview of all industry operations. However, when balanced against other perspectives, industry-specific sources provide insights into industry trends.
These sources include:
- Industry and trade associations
- Industry federations or regulators
- Major industry players annual or quarterly filings
Finally, IBISWorld’s global data scientists maintain a proprietary database of macroeconomic and demand drivers, which our analysts use to help inform industry data and trends. They also maintain a database of statistics and analysis on thousands of industries, which has been built over our more than 50-year history and offers comprehensive insights into long-term trends.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the market size of the Airports industry in Germany in 2024?
The market size of the Airports industry in Germany is €13.9bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Airports in Germany industry in 2024?
There are 749 businesses in the Airports industry in Germany, which has declined at a CAGR of 1.5 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Airports industry in Germany grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Airports industry in Germany has been declining at a CAGR of 2.1 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Airports industry in Germany over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Airports industry in Germany is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Airports market in Germany?
The biggest companies operating in the Airports market in Germany are Fraport AG, DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH and Flughafen München GmbH
What does the Airports in Germany include?
Non-aviation services and Ground services for airlines are part of the Airports industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Airports in Germany?
The company holding the most market share in Germany is Fraport AG.
How competitive is the Airports industry in Germany?
The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Airports industry in Germany.
