Israel Germany | Business Guide | 2026

G ermany has long been one of Israel’s most important economic partners. In 2025 , as Israel and Germany mark sixty years of diplomatic relations, this partnership reflects not only a shared history but amature, resilient, and forward- looking economic relationship that has steadily deepened over time. Germany is Israel’s largest trading partner in Europe and among its most significant worldwide. In 2024 , bilateral trade between Israel and Germany exceeded USD 9 billion, underscoring the depth and resilience of this economic relationship. Yet the strength of the partnership goes well beyond trade volumes. Today, it is characterized by long- term cooperation. German companies invest in Israel and operate R&D centers, innovation hubs, and scouting offices, while Israeli companies choose Germany as a strategicmarket for growth, production, and access to the broader European economy. Germany’s attractiveness lies in its unique combination of scale, economic depth, regulatory clarity, and purchasing power. As Europe’s largest economy and a global economic powerhouse, it offers real demand, sophisticated customers, and the ability to scale solutions across complex value chains. At the same time, Germany is a demanding market. It is decentralized, highly regulated and culturally distinct, and success requires local understanding, patience, and a long-term perspective. Against this backdrop, the activity of Israel’s Economic and TradeMissions in Germany is deliberately focused. Our work focuses on sectors where German demand is distinct and growing, andwhere Israeli technologies can deliver practical and proven value. These include homeland security and cyber security, healthcare and digital health, Six Decades of Trust and Economic Partnership between Israel and Germany advanced manufacturing and Industry 4 . 0 , mobility and automotive technologies, renewable energy and climate solutions, fin- tech and food-tech. This focus is driven not by trends, but by concrete needs emerging from German industry, public authorities, and infrastructure operators. In 2026 , the Economic and Trade Missions in Berlin and Munich are expected to reach a record level of activity, with more than 100 planned engagements involving Israeli companies across Germany. These activities will include targeted business delegations, B 2 Bmeetings with corporates and Mittelstand companies, cooperation with regional clusters and government stakeholders, and a strong presence at leading trade fairs. The emphasis is not only on volume, but on relevance, depth, and sustainable follow-up. The Economic and Trade Missions operate year-round as a one-stop shop for Israeli companies seeking to enter or expand in the German market, as well as for German companies interested in partnerships and investments in Israel. A central strength of our work lies in our local trade officers, professionals based in Germany, who are deeply familiar with the market and closely connected to regional ecosystems, industries, and decision-makers. Business in Germany is built on trust, reliability, and continuity. When partnerships succeed, they tend to be long-lasting and impactful. The combination of German economic strength and Israeli innovation continues to createmeaningful opportunities, not as a short-termexercise, but as a strategic collaboration between two close partners. We look forward to continuing this work together with companies, institutions, and partners in both countries. Asaf Argov, Head of the Israeli Economic and Trade Mission to South Germany and Sweden Yaniv Tessel, Head of Economic and Trade Mission, Berlin Photos: Courtesy of  Foreign Trade Administration, the ministry of economy 2026 < Celebrating 60 years of diplomatic relations > Business Guide < Israel-Germany The Economic and Trade Mission, Germany < Greetings < 11