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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 $88 billion in 2011. With 17% of the global market Germany is the world leader ahead of the USA and Japan.
Electronics
Together with other German industries, the electronics sector seems to be recovering from the setbacks of 2010 to 2012. Companies employ 1.5 million people worldwide with 800,000 of these jobs being in Germany. It produced a turnover of USD 224 billion in 2011 from the production of 100,000 different products.
Production is split between the following sectors: automotive and industrial electronics (64.7%), data processing 25%, telecoms 8.0%, and consumer electronics 2.3%.
Germany dominates the sector in Europe, and it is the world’s second only behind Japan. Prospects for the industry look good, with Germany is seen as the most attractive country for investment in Europe by 35% of companies, with Poland a long way behind with 10%.
Chemicals
Germany has the largest chemical company in the world – BASF. Other large companies include, Hoechst, Bayer and Lanxess. In 2010, it provided 25% of all European sales of EUR 180 billion. It is the 4th largest chemical producer in the world. The industry employed 423,000 people in 2011, and it is upbeat in its predictions for 2014 expecting 2% much better than the last two years.
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Footwear Market in Germany 2021
US$ 450.00
Footwear is important to protect the feet against burns, cuts, punctures and impact. Traditionally, footwear was made from leather, wood or canvas, but increasingly it also can be made from rubber, pl...
January 2022
22 pages
2022-2026 Germany Clinical Chemistry and Immunodiagnostic Analyzers and Reagents-Competitive Shares and Growth Strategies, Volume and Sales Segment Forecasts for 100 Abused Drug, Cancer, Chemistry, Endocrine, Immunoprotein, TDM and Other Tests, Latest Technologies and Instrumentation Pipeline, Emerging Opportunities for Suppliers
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LeadingMarketResearch.com's new report is a study of the major business opportunities emerging in the German immunodiagnostic market during the next five years. The report is available by section, and...
January 2022
Adult Incontinence Products Market in Germany 2021
US$ 750.00
Incontinence - sometimes called urinary incontinence - is the inability to hold urine in the bladder. Urinary incontinence is not a disorder. It is actually a symptom of other conditions and has many...
January 2022
22 pages
Air Conditioning Market in Germany 2019
US$ 50.00
Air conditioning (AC) is a system used to cool down the temperature in an inside space by removing the existing heat and moisture from the room. It is essential to a comfortable home or work environme...
January 2022
18 pages
Air Conditioning Market in Germany 2020
US$ 75.00
Air conditioning (AC) is a system used to cool down the temperature in an inside space by removing the existing heat and moisture from the room. It is essential to a comfortable home or work environme...
January 2022
13 pages
Baby Personal Care Products Market in Germany 2021
US$ 450.00
Personal care products are applied to the human body for the purposes of cleaning, moisturizing, sunscreening, or changing its appearance. The baby personal care products market in Germany is poised t...
January 2022
15 pages
Bottled Water Market in Germany 2021
US$ 550.00
Bottled water is drinking water packaged into plastic or glass bottles. It can further be categorized as sparkling and still water, with or without flavoring. According to StrategyHelix, the bottled w...
January 2022
15 pages
Carbonated Soft Drinks Market in Germany 2021
US$ 475.00
Carbonated soft drinks (CSD) represent the second largest volume segment of non-alcoholic drinks, after water, worldwide. Carbon dioxide gas is incorporated into beverages at high pressure, which give...
January 2022
22 pages
Color Cosmetics Market in Germany 2021
US$ 450.00
Color cosmetics is a broad term which encompasses different categories of products for skin, eyes, cheeks and lips. These makeup products enhance overall physical appearance, conceal flaws or define f...
January 2022
22 pages
Deodorants Market in Germany 2021
US$ 550.00
An antiperspirant is a chemical agent that reduces perspiration or sweating. Deodorants typically include antiseptic ingredients that repel the bacteria that cause odor, and may contain an additional...
January 2022
20 pages
Depilatory Products Market in Germany 2021
US$ 450.00
Depilation, also known as hair removal or epilation, is the deliberate removal of body hair or head hair. Depilatory methods include shaving, bleaching, plucking, waxing, use of chemical depilatories,...
January 2022
22 pages
Dishwashers Market in Germany 2021
US$ 550.00
A dishwasher is a machine used to clean dishware and cutlery automatically. Unlike washing dishes by hand, a dishwasher kills germs with heated water. The dishwashers market in Germany is poised to gr...
January 2022
19 pages
Electronic Games Market in Germany 2021
US$ 550.00
Electronic game, also called computer game or video game, is any game where players interact with objects displayed on a screen for the sake of entertainment. Electronic game can be played on a comput...
January 2022
15 pages
Energy Drinks Market in Germany 2021
US$ 550.00
Energy drinks are widely promoted as products that increase energy and enhance mental alertness and physical performance. These drinks contain high levels of a stimulant ingredient, usually caffeine,...
January 2022
17 pages
Energy and Sports Drinks Market in Germany 2021
US$ 650.00
Energy drinks (EDs) are widely available beverages containing caffeine, taurine, glucose, and other ingredients and are marketed as providing mental and physical stimulation and improving energy, athl...
January 2022
22 pages
Hair Care Products Market in Germany 2021
US$ 550.00
Hair care products are those that help to control the properties and behavior of the hair so that it can be maintained in a controlled and desirable manner. The hair care products market in Germany is...
January 2022
18 pages
Hot Drinks Market in Germany 2021
US$ 450.00
Hot beverages such as tea and coffee are frequently served at temperatures near their brewing temperature. Consumption of hot drinks help in lowering stress and reducing the prevalence of various life...
January 2022
17 pages
Household Cooking Appliances Market in Germany 2021
US$ 525.00
Household cooking appliances include cooker hoods, cooktops, ovens, and range cookers. These products are available in either freestanding or built-in models. According to a report by StrategyHelix, t...
January 2022
17 pages
Male Grooming Products Market in Germany 2021
US$ 450.00
Grooming products help individuals to maintain their overall hygiene and physical appearance. The male grooming products market in Germany is poised to grow by US$ 458 million during 2021-2027, progre...
January 2022
13 pages
Perfume Market in Germany 2021
US$ 550.00
Perfumes are basically aromatic compounds dissolved in a solvent e.g. ethanol or a mix of water and ethanol. Perfume is used to give a pleasant and desirable scent to a person's body, typically with t...
January 2022
15 pages
Residential Washing Machine Market in Germany 2021
US$ 450.00
Residential washing machines are the most widely used home appliances for cleaning and caring for clothes. According to StrategyHelix, the residential washing machine market in Germany is expected to...
January 2022
15 pages
Sun Care Products Market in Germany 2021
US$ 450.00
Sun care products are products applied to the skin to protect against the harmful effects of the sun's ultraviolet rays. These products come in many forms, as creams, lotions, lip balms, hair tonics,...
January 2022
18 pages
Toilet Paper Market in Germany 2021
US$ 550.00
Toilet paper is a thin sanitary absorbent paper usually in a roll for use in drying or cleaning oneself after defecation and urination. The toilet paper market in Germany is poised to grow by US$ 715...
January 2022
17 pages
Toys and Games Market in Germany 2021
US$ 550.00
Toys and games are found throughout the world and date back to early times. Playing with toys can be an enjoyable means of training young children for life experiences. According to StrategyHelix, the...
January 2022
17 pages
Wine Market in Germany 2021
US$ 550.00
Wine is a fermented beverage produced from grapes and sometimes other fruits. Yeast consumes the sugar in the grapes and converts it to ethanol, carbon dioxide and heat. Wine ABV (alcohol by volume) c...
January 2022
19 pages
Wireless Headphones Market in Germany 2021
US$ 450.00
Wireless headphones are basically a pair of tiny speakers connected to devices such as smartphones, laptops, music players, and tablets for listening to music or watching videos. A study by StrategyHe...
January 2022
14 pages
2022-2026 Germany Virology, Bacteriology, Parasitology and Mycology Markets for over 100 Respiratory, STD, Gastrointestinal and Other Tests: Supplier Shares and Strategies, Test Volume and Sales Segment Forecasts, Latest Technologies, Instrumentation Pipeline, Emerging Opportunities for Analyzers and Reagents
US$ 3,500.00
This unique report from LeadingMarketResearch.com provides data and analysisnot available from any other published source, including test volume and sales forecasts for 100 individual tests, and compe...
January 2022
DVB Bank SE - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report
US$ 175.00
... DVB Bank SE - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report, is a source of comprehensive company data ... solutions. It is a subsidiary of DZ BANK AG, a commercial service provider based in Germany. The bank offers its services in Europe, Southeast Asia and America. DVB is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany.
December 2021
40 pages
2022-2026 Germany Infectious Disease Testing Market-Growth Opportunities, Supplier Shares by Test, Segmentation Forecasts for 100 Respiratory, STD, Enteric, and other Virology and Bacteriology Assays-Competitive Strategies and SWOT Analysis, Latest Technologies, Instrumentation Pipeline, Market Barriers and Risks
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December 2021
Schott AG - Strategic SWOT Analysis Review
US$ 125.00
Schott AG - Strategic SWOT Analysis Review provides a comprehensive insight into the company’s history, corporate strategy, business structure and operations. The report contains a detailed SWOT analysis, information on the company’s key employees, key competitors and major products and services. This up-to- ...
December 2021
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H.C. Starck GmbH - Strategic SWOT Analysis Review
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H.C. Starck GmbH - Strategic SWOT Analysis Review provides a comprehensive insight into the company’s history, corporate strategy, business structure and operations. The report contains a detailed SWOT analysis, information on the company’s key employees, key competitors and major products and services. This ...
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HORNBACH-Baumarkt AG (HBM) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review
US$ 125.00
... ’s operations and business divisions. Corporate strategy – Analyst’s summarization of the company’s business strategy. SWOT Analysis – A detailed analysis of the company’s strengths, weakness, opportunities and threats. Company history – Progression of key events associated with the company. Major products ...
December 2021
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Mahle GmbH - Strategic SWOT Analysis Review
US$ 125.00
Mahle GmbH - Strategic SWOT Analysis Review provides a comprehensive insight into the company’s history, corporate strategy, business structure and operations. The report contains a detailed SWOT analysis, information on the company’s key employees, key competitors and major products and services. This up-to- ...
December 2021
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Hermes Europe GmbH - Strategic SWOT Analysis Review
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Hermes Europe GmbH - Strategic SWOT Analysis Review provides a comprehensive insight into the company’s history, corporate strategy, business structure and operations. The report contains a detailed SWOT analysis, information on the company’s key employees, key competitors and major products and services. ...
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Trumpf GmbH + Co KG - Strategic SWOT Analysis Review
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Trumpf GmbH + Co KG - Strategic SWOT Analysis Review provides a comprehensive insight into the company’s history, corporate strategy, business structure and operations. The report contains a detailed SWOT analysis, information on the company’s key employees, key competitors and major products and services. ...
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