As an important partner in the field of economic cooperation and raw materials supply, India is becoming increasingly important for Germany. TRADIUM was able to gain valuable insights and establish important contacts as part of a high-ranking delegation trip.
Frankfurt am Main, 11/09/2025 - From 1 to 3 September, TRADIUM Managing Director Matthias Rüth accompanied the German Foreign Minister Dr Johann Wadephul as part of a business delegation to India. The aim of the trip was to discuss economic cooperation, innovative technologies and the supply of strategic raw materials.
Family business with expertise in strategic raw materials
TRADIUM is one of the leading suppliers of raw materials for industry in Germany and throughout Europe. The family-owned company based in Frankfurt am Main specialises in trading in critical metals, including Rare earths, Gallium, Germanium and Precious metals from gold to rhodium.
The agenda included topics such as diversification and de-risking material procurement. In light of the fact that China is increasingly restricting its raw material exports and Europe is heavily dependent on many metals produced there, strategically securing supplies is becoming increasingly important. India was discussed as an emerging market with potential in areas such as recycling and sustainable materials management. The delegation had the opportunity to deepen existing contacts and gain insights into local structures and best practices.
"It was a great honour for us as a family business and one of the most renowned raw materials suppliers to be part of this business delegation and to represent the interests of SMEs on the international stage. At the same time, our participation underlines the strategic importance of a secure supply of raw materials for the German economy," emphasises Matthias Rüth, Managing Director of TRADIUM.
TRADIUM was one of a total of 13 companies from Germany that accompanied Foreign Minister Dr Johann Wadephul on his inaugural visit to India. The stops on the trip were in Bangalore and New Delhi.
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