Regions

WACKER’s operations are highly international. In 2017, 83.4 percent of the Group’s €4.92 billion in sales (2016: €4.63 billion) was generated by international business. Germany accounted for 16.6 percent.

Asia Is the Region with the Highest Growth

In Asia, sales climbed strongly again. Momentum mainly came from the rising standard of living there. The region accounted for 38.3 percent of total Group sales (2016: 37.8 percent). Sales in Asia reached €1.89 billion (2016: €1.75 billion), an increase of 7.7 percent. Sales in the Greater China region (including Taiwan) climbed by 9.4 percent to €1.20 billion (2016: €1.10 billion).

Europe also Delivers Strong Sales Gains

In Europe, a market where WACKER has a strong position, the sales trend was positive in the reporting year. Sales climbed 6.5 percent to €1.97 billion (2016: €1.85 billion). Europe accounted for 40.0 percent of Group sales (2016: 39.9 percent).

Business in the Americas Edges Higher

Sales in the Americas increased by 1.6 percent to €838.7 million (2016: €825.6 million). The region accounted for 17.0 percent of Group sales (2016: 17.8 percent).

“Other Regions” Generate Growth

Sales in the other regions of the world increased by 11.0 percent in 2017 to €228.9 million (2016: €206.1 million). More than 40 percent of these sales were in Middle Eastern countries. “Other regions” accounted for 4.6 percent of Group sales (2016: 4.4 percent).