Overview

• In March 2025, regular insolvency applications in Germany increased by 5.7% compared to the same month in 2024, according to the Statistisches Bundesamt.
• January 2025 saw 1,830 corporate insolvency cases registered, a 12.8% increase from the previous year, with creditor claims reaching €5.3 billion.
• Companies in the warehousing and transportation sectors remain especially vulnerable, frequently declaring insolvency.
• The actual timing of insolvency filings is often delayed by up to three months due to court decision reporting lags, emphasizing the ongoing nature of economic pressures.
• Industry experts, including DIHK analysts, warn of worsening liquidity constraints for small businesses and call for urgent government intervention to alleviate financial strain.