Our online store comprises thousands of market research reports, with more than 6,000 publications covering Germany. Each study offers a unique guide to a market or industry in the country; contains a comprehensive industry analysis; lists and reviews top companies; discloses historical data, etc.
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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Germany: Goat Meat Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the goat meat market in Germany and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics,...
November 2020
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Germany: Goat and Sheep Meat Industry
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the goat and sheep meat industry in Germany and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the industry,...
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Germany: Goose and Guinea Fowl Meat Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the goose and guinea fowl meat market in Germany and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the mark...
November 2020
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Germany: Gooseberries Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the gooseberries market in Germany and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynami...
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Germany: Grains Industry
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the grains industry in Germany and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the industry, its dynamics...
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Germany: Grapefruits and Pomelos Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the grapefruits and pomelos market in Germany and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market,...
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Germany: Grapes Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the grapes market in Germany and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, st...
November 2020
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Germany: Green Beans Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the green beans market in Germany and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamic...
November 2020
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Germany: Green Chillies and Peppers Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the green chillies and peppers market in Germany and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the mark...
November 2020
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Germany: Green Coffee Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the green coffee market in Germany and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynami...
November 2020
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Germany: Green Corn Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the green corn market in Germany and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics...
November 2020
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Germany: Green Onions and Shallots Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the green onions and shallots market in Germany and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the marke...
November 2020
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Germany: Green Peas Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the green peas market in Germany and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics...
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Germany: Groundnuts Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the groundnuts market in Germany and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics...
November 2020
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Germany: Haddock Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the haddock market in Germany and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, s...
November 2020
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Germany: Hake Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the hake market in Germany and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, stru...
November 2020
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Germany: Halibut Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the halibut market in Germany and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, s...
November 2020
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Germany: Hardboard Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the hardboard market in Germany and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics,...
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Germany: Hazelnuts Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the hazelnuts market in Germany and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics,...
November 2020
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Germany: Hemp Tow Waste Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the hemp tow waste market in Germany and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dyna...
November 2020
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Germany: Hempseed Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the hempseed market in Germany and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics,...
November 2020
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Germany: Hen Eggs Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the hen eggs market in Germany and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics,...
November 2020
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Germany: Herrings Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the herrings market in Germany and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics,...
November 2020
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Germany: Honey Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the honey market in Germany and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, str...
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Germany: Hops Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the hops market in Germany and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, stru...
November 2020
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Germany: Horse Meat Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the horse meat market in Germany and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics...
November 2020
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Germany: Household and Sanitary Papers Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the household and sanitary papers market in Germany and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the m...
November 2020
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Germany: Jojoba Seed Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the jojoba seed market in Germany and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamic...
November 2020
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Germany: Jute Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the jute market in Germany and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, stru...
November 2020
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Germany: Kapok Fibre Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the kapok fibre market in Germany and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamic...
November 2020
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Germany: Kapok Fruit Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the kapok fruit market in Germany and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamic...
November 2020
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Germany: Kapokseed Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the kapokseed market in Germany and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics,...
November 2020
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Germany: Kiwi Fruit Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the kiwi fruit market in Germany and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics...
November 2020
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Germany: Kola Nuts Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the kola nuts market in Germany and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics,...
November 2020
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Germany: Leeks Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the leeks market in Germany and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, str...
November 2020
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Germany: Lemons and Limes Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the lemons and limes market in Germany and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dy...
November 2020
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Germany: Lentils Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the lentils market in Germany and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, s...
November 2020
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Germany: Lettuce and Chicory Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the lettuce and chicory market in Germany and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its...
November 2020
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Germany: Linseed Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the linseed market in Germany and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, s...
November 2020
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Germany: Live Bovine Animals Industry
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the live bovine animals industry in Germany and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the industry,...
November 2020
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Germany: Live Buffaloes Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the live buffaloes market in Germany and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dyna...
November 2020
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Germany: Live Camels Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the live camels market in Germany and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamic...
November 2020
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Germany: Live Camels and Camelids Industry
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the live camels and camelids industry in Germany and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the indu...
November 2020
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Germany: Live Cattle Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the live cattle market in Germany and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamic...
November 2020
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Germany: Live Chickens Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the live chickens market in Germany and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynam...
November 2020
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Germany: Live Donkeys Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the live donkeys market in Germany and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynami...
November 2020
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Germany: Live Ducks Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the live ducks market in Germany and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics...
November 2020
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Germany: Live Equine Animals Industry
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the live equine animals industry in Germany and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the industry,...
November 2020
100 pages
Germany: Live Geese and Guinea Fowls Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the live geese and guinea fowls market in Germany and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the mar...
November 2020
100 pages
Germany: Live Goats Market
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This report presents a comprehensive overview of the live goats market in Germany and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics...
November 2020
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