Industry Statistics and Trends
Market size and recent performance (2015-2030)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 8.5 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated €9.2bn in 2025.
Trends and Insights
International streaming providers are increasingly focussing on local content and series
- The strategic focus on local content and series in the German film and television production industry is being directly driven by the European Union's Audiovisual Media Services Directive, which was implemented at the end of 2020. According to this directive, streaming services operating in Europe must ensure that at least 30% of their content originates from Europe. In order to fulfil this requirement, streaming service providers such as Netflix and Amazon Prime Video are required to invest significant financial resources in local productions.
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Source: IBISWorld
Industry outlook (2025-2030)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
Short videos currently generate little profit, but are likely to increase their share of sales in the coming years
- According to Goldmedia's Online Video Monitor 2025, short videos of up to three minutes in length enjoy the highest demand. This shows that a significant proportion of the population in Germany is increasingly consuming content in the form of videos.
Biggest companies in the Film & Television Programme Production in Germany
| Company | Market Share (%)
2025 | Revenue (€m)
2025 |
|---|---|---|
Bavaria Film GmbH | 261.0 | |
Constantin Film AG | 216.6 | |
Leonine Holding GmbH | 191.1 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Entertainment films and series, Advertising films and Animated and cartoon films and series. Entertainment films and series is the largest segment of the Film & Television Programme Production in Germany.
Trends and Insights
Entertainment series from streaming services are becoming increasingly popular
- The entertainment segment includes a large proportion of the cinema and television films, series and programmes produced.
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Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
The production of films, video films and television programmes includes the conception, direction and shooting of films of all kinds that are intended for sale or licensing to cinemas or television broadcasters by film distributors and distributors. It does not include the post-production and editing of this film material.
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in the Film & Television Programme Production industry in Germany include Entertainment films and series, Advertising films and Animated and cartoon films and series.Companies
Companies covered in the Film & Television Programme Production industry in Germany include Bavaria Film GmbH, Constantin Film AG and Leonine Holding GmbH.Purchase this report to view all 8 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
Related terms covered in the Film & Television Programme Production industry in Germany include genre, co-production, filmstab, high definition (hd), ultra high definition (uhd) and greenbox.Industry Code
WZ 59.11 - Film & Television Programme Production 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
The increase in the German film funding quota to 30% will noticeably reduce net production costs for producers. The improved incentives will allow projects with lower equity ...
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 (2015-2024) and forecast (2025-2030)
- Employees, including historical (2015-2024) and forecast (2025-2030)
- Businesses, including historical (2015-2024) and forecast (2025-2030)
- Profit, including historical (2015-2025)
- 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
Learn about an industry's products and services, markets and trends in international trade.
Analyst insight
The number of traditional drama series on linear television is falling as streaming services increasingly compete with each other. However, news and live events are still imp...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2025
- Product innovation level
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2025
- Major market segmentation in 2025
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 eastern region is the centre for the production of films, video films and television programmes in Germany, especially Berlin. One reason for this is the strong presence ...
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 2025
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each region in 2025
- Number and share of revenue each region accounts for in 2025
- Number and share of wages each region accounts for in 2025
- Number and share of employees in each region in 2025
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
As the market is highly fragmented, there is intense internal competition in the industry. Numerous smaller producers compete for film projects and funding, whereby they must...
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 2020-2025
- 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
The film production industry has no major players. It consists of a variety of companies, from small independent production companies to large studios, and has a low market c...
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2021 through 2025
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2025
- Overview of Bavaria Film GmbH's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2019 through 2025
- Overview of Constantin Film AG's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2019 through 2025
- Overview of Leonine Holding GmbH's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2019 through 2025
- Overview of revenue, market share and profit margin trend for 5 additional companies
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for Bavaria Film GmbH, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Constantin Film AG, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Leonine Holding GmbH, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description, key data and performance trends for 5 additional companies
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
The increase in the DFFF and GMPF funding rate to 30% significantly reduces the net production costs for producers. Small companies in particular benefit from the improved co...
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 (2015-2030)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2015-2030)
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
The profit margins have fallen in the last five years due to increased personnel and material costs. In particular, higher salaries due to the increasing shortage of staff ha...
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 2025
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2025
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2015-2030)
- Revenue per Employee (2015-2030)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2015-2030)
- Employees per Establishment (2015-2030)
- Employees per Enterprise (2015-2030)
- Average Wage (2015-2030)
- Wages/Revenue (2015-2030)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2015-2030)
- IVA/Revenue (2015-2030)
- Imports/Demand (2015-2030)
- Exports/Revenue (2015-2030)
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 (2015-2030)
- IVA (2015-2030)
- Establishments (2015-2030)
- Enterprises (2015-2030)
- Employment (2015-2030)
- Exports (2015-2030)
- Imports (2015-2030)
- Wages (2015-2030)
Top Questions Answered
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What is the market size of the Film & Television Programme Production industry in Germany in 2025?
The market size of the Film & Television Programme Production industry in Germany is €9.2bn in 2025.
How many businesses are there in the Film & Television Programme Production industry in Germany in 2025?
There are 8,485 businesses in the Film & Television Programme Production industry in Germany, which has grown at a CAGR of 6.7 % between 2020 and 2025.
How may import tariffs affect the Film & Television Programme Production industry in Germany?
The Film & Television Programme Production industry in Germany is unlikely to be materially impacted by import tariffs with imports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.
How may export tariffs affect the Film & Television Programme Production industry in Germany?
The Film & Television Programme Production industry in Germany is unlikely to be materially impacted by export tariffs with exports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.
Has the Film & Television Programme Production industry in Germany grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Film & Television Programme Production industry in Germany has been growing at a CAGR of 8.5 % between 2020 and 2025.
What is the forecast growth of the Film & Television Programme Production industry in Germany over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Film & Television Programme Production industry in Germany is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Film & Television Programme Production industry in Germany?
The biggest companies operating in the Film & Television Programme Production industry in Germany are Bavaria Film GmbH, Constantin Film AG and Leonine Holding GmbH
What does the Film & Television Programme Production industry in Germany include?
Entertainment films and series and Advertising films are part of the Film & Television Programme Production industry in Germany.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Film & Television Programme Production industry in Germany?
The company holding the most market share in the Film & Television Programme Production industry in Germany is Bavaria Film GmbH.
How competitive is the Film & Television Programme Production industry in Germany?
The level of competition is high and increasing in the Film & Television Programme Production industry in Germany.
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Key data sources in Germany include:
- German Federal Statistics Office (Destatis)
- European Statistics Office (Eurostat)
- United Nations Comtrade
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