Other sectors

Bremen is one of the top ten major industrial locations in Germany. Many different industries contribute to its success.

On this page, you will find information about hydrogen in Bremen, the creative and media industries, the retail sector and our business directory.

Business directory Bremen

In our business directory you will find companies from the wind energy, aerospace, maritime economy & logistics, food & beverage and automotive sectors.

Creative industries

Bremen's creative industry is a branch of industry with potential. Around 10,000 people work in this sector in Bremen.

Let's be creative

Retail

A total of around one million people shop regularly in Bremen. Bremen's city centre, neighbouring districts and shopping centres make the city an attractive trading location.

Retail in Bremen

More about industries in Bremen

Business hub Bremen – these are its strong sectors

The state of Bremen covers 420 square kilometres and is home to around 683,000 people. Almost 22,000 companies provide more than 325,000 jobs. Below, we introduce some of the strong sectors that make Bremen such an excellent business location.

Major companies in Bremen

From 'A' as in 'Airbus' to 'Z' as in 'Zech Group', Bremen has a number of large companies that export across the globe and are among the market leaders in their sectors. These are the major employers in Bremen.

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Success Stories

11 December 2025

Urbanscreen makes places shine and tell stories

Urbanscreen has made a name for itself with spectacular video projections on buildings such as the Sydney Opera House. Initially focussing on the aesthetic combination of moving images and architecture, the Bremen-based company now uses special locations in order to tell their stories.

28 August 2025

Medium-Sized Companies in Bremen Showcasing the Full Range of the Local Economy

Medium-sized companies form the backbone of Bremen’s economy. They create jobs and produce goods that are in demand worldwide. Here is a selection of ten businesses that illustrate the diversity of Bremen’s economic landscape.

7 August 2025

Measure, Test, Inspect – 11 Examples of Precision Engineering from Bremen

Not many people could name a manufacturer of metrology and testing equipment, but without their products we would not have space probes, aircraft or medical equipment. And Bremen is home to a whole host of these specialist companies.