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Here are some basic facts about the country.
Germany’s Economic Structure
Germany is Europe’s largest economy and the world’s fifth largest. In 2012, the country’ GDP was estimated at USD 3.401 trillion. The GDP shrank in 2009 by 5.9% due to the world financial crisis. It recovered in 2010 to grow by 4.2% and 3.0% in 2011. However it was hit by the Euro crisis in 2012 and shrank 0.7%. Unemployment in 2012 was 5.5% and inflation was running at 2.1%.
Over the last 20 years, the government has spent USD 2 trillion on the rehabilitation of East Germany. However, there remains a marked economic divide between the east and the west of the country.
Germany has a very small agricultural sector that provides only 0.8% of GDP with industry providing 28% and services 78.2%. Key exports are machinery, vehicles, chemicals, metal manufacturing, foodstuffs and textiles.
Germany's main export partners include France, the UK, Netherlands, the USA, Italy, China, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, and Poland.
Its import partners are France, the Netherlands, Belgium, China, Italy, Austria, the UK, Russia, and the Czech Republic.
Industry Analysis
Vehicle Manufacturing
In 2010, Germany’ car manufacturing industry was worth USD 104.1billion. It grew 3.2% between 2006 and 2010. The forecast through to 2015 is growth of 3.2% reaching USD 122.1 billion by end-2015. The predictions got off to a slow start in the early years of the forecast but recent news has been extremely positive. December 2013 saw the western European car market grow by 13%, for the first time reaching double figures over the last four years. Domestic sales grew by 5%, and record sales were achieved in the USA.
German car companies are among the world class manufacturers, including Audi, BMW, Ford Germany, Mercedes Benz, Opel, Porsche, and Volkswagen.
The industry is maintaining its leading edge in innovation, taking 30% all the country's R&D spending. Upper midrange and luxury segments are leaders in the market. It has finally begun the development of more environmentally friendly vehicles.
Mechanical Engineering
Unlike car manufacturing, the German mechanical engineering industry is based dominated by small and medium size firms rather than by large companies. Around 88% of the 6000 companies in the sector employ less than 250 people. However with 965,000 employees it is the largest employer in the country and the workforce is recognised as being highly skilled.
The difficult world trading conditions of 2010 to 2012 saw slow trading as countries around the world cut back on investment. However recently there are signs of recovery. 76% of production goes to export bringing a trade surplus of $88 billion in 2011. With 17% of the global market Germany is the world leader ahead of the USA and Japan.
Electronics
Together with other German industries, the electronics sector seems to be recovering from the setbacks of 2010 to 2012. Companies employ 1.5 million people worldwide with 800,000 of these jobs being in Germany. It produced a turnover of USD 224 billion in 2011 from the production of 100,000 different products.
Production is split between the following sectors: automotive and industrial electronics (64.7%), data processing 25%, telecoms 8.0%, and consumer electronics 2.3%.
Germany dominates the sector in Europe, and it is the world’s second only behind Japan. Prospects for the industry look good, with Germany is seen as the most attractive country for investment in Europe by 35% of companies, with Poland a long way behind with 10%.
Chemicals
Germany has the largest chemical company in the world – BASF. Other large companies include, Hoechst, Bayer and Lanxess. In 2010, it provided 25% of all European sales of EUR 180 billion. It is the 4th largest chemical producer in the world. The industry employed 423,000 people in 2011, and it is upbeat in its predictions for 2014 expecting 2% much better than the last two years.
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Nappies/Diapers/Pants in Germany
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Retail Adult Incontinence in Germany
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Rx/Reimbursement Adult Incontinence in Germany
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Menstrual Care in Germany
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In 2023, value sales of menstrual care in Germany continued to grow, following a dynamic performance in 2022. Increased costs of raw materials and production added to the continued inflation felt thro...
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Eggs in Germany
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... contributors is the considerable content of vitamins and minerals in eggs that consumers have become increasingly aware of for healthy nutrition ... a good nutritional supplement, especially for vegetarians. Euromonitor International's Eggs in Germany report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of ...
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Fish and Seafood in Germany
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Fruits in Germany
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Fresh fruit sales in Germany are largely dependent on supply and imports, especially with regard to tropical fruits. For example, harvests and major ... saw the highest growth rate in sales due to... Euromonitor International's Fruits in Germany report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of ...
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Nuts in Germany
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... sales of many kinds of nuts are steadily increasing in Germany. As consumer consciousness of eating habits is rising, nuts are assumed to be a ... nutrition is positively driving overall nuts sales as a healthy snack alternative or as... Euromonitor International's Nuts in Germany report offers a comprehensive ...
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Pulses in Germany
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... the increasing dissemination of information about the health benefits that pulses provide. Being rich in protein and zinc, they are ... diets, with a focus on additional nutritional benefits, li... Euromonitor International's Pulses in Germany report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the ...
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Starchy Roots in Germany
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Starchy roots recorded slight growth in 2018. In Germany, starchy roots are mainly represented by potatoes, which dominates overall total ... among consumers. On the other hand, potatoes, as... Euromonitor International's Starchy Roots in Germany report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the ...
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Sugar and Sweeteners in Germany
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Vegetables in Germany
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Germany, one of the largest importers of vegetables in Europe, recorded slightly positive growth in fresh vegetables sales in 2018. Germans are very keen to ... and their functional benefits, which consu... Euromonitor International's Vegetables in Germany report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape ...
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Meat in Germany
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Fresh Food in Germany
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Fresh food in Germany showed a slight increase in ... diets largely contributing. The overall consumption of fresh food is being driven by categories such as eggs ... years, consumers were looking for fr... Euromonitor International's Fresh Food in Germany report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and ...
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Management & Marketing Consultancy in Germany
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Management & Marketing Consultancy in Germany Management & Marketing Consultancy in Germany industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size...
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Control Systems in Germany
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... the control systems market in Germany Leading company profiles reveal details of key control systems market ... Germany control systems market by value in 2017? What will be the size of the Germany control systems market in 2022? What factors are affecting the strength of competition in the Germany control systems ...
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Employment Services in Germany
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Bags and Luggage in Germany
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Writing Instruments in Germany
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... In comparison, Germany is still relatively conservative, with high per capita usage of writing instruments compared to other European countries. Writing instruments continued to enjoy ... this report? Get a detailed picture of the Writing Instruments market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving ...
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Consumer Credit in Germany
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... that the German economy will be affected more severely by these... Euromonitor International's Consumer Credit in Germany report establishes the size and structure of the market for ATMs cards, smart cards, credit cards, debit cards, charge cards, pre-paid cards and store cards. ...
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Consumer Lending in Germany
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In 2018, consumer lending in Germany continued to grow in terms of both outstanding balance and gross lending. The majority of consumer lending remained in the hands ... to the availability of cheap m... Euromonitor International's Consumer Lending in Germany report establishes the size and structure of the market ...
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Jewellery in Germany
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... was more than 3%, which had a positive influence on the sales of jewellery in Germany. As, economically, the country keeps performing well, with low unemployment ... how the market is set to change. Product coverage: Costume Jewellery, Fine Jewellery. Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company ...
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Personal Accessories in Germany
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In 2019, personal accessories in Germany continued to register positive current value growth. This can be ... consumer preferences for new technological features in various personal accessories products. Euromonitor International's Personal Accessoriesin Germany report offers a comprehensive guide to the size ...
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Traditional and Connected Watches in Germany
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In 2023, analogue quartz watches took a prominent position in Germany’s market, seamlessly integrating traditional craftsmanship with technological advances. These timepieces blend classic aesthetics...
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Paper & Paperboard in Germany
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Paper & Paperboard in Germany Paper & Paperboard in Germany industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value 2018-23, and forecast to...
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E.ON SE - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
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E.ON SE - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report SUMMARY E.ON SE - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report, is a source of ... in Europe as well as in North America. It is headquartered in Dusseldorf, Germany. SCOPE Detailed information on E.ON SE required for business and competitor intelligence ...
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BASF SE - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
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Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
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Software AG - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
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Software AG - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report Summary Software AG - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report, is a source of ... and European countries and is headquartered in Darmstadt, Germany. Scope Detailed information on Software AG required for business and competitor intelligence needs A ...
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Siemens AG - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
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Evonik Industries AG - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
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