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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Agriculture in Germany
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... comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Agriculture market at a national level. It provides the ... market is set to change. Product coverage: Agricultural Services and Hunting, Cattle, Cereals and Crops ... ? Get a detailed picture of the Agriculture market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors ...
August 2020
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Business Services in Germany
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... the size and shape of the Business Services market at a national level. ... Services, Building-cleaning Services, Business and Management Consultancies, Investigation and Security Services, Legal Services, Market Research, Office Administrative and Other Business Services, Packaging Services, Photographic Services ...
August 2020
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Chemical Products in Germany
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... prices have continued to effect Germany’s chemical production value growth. The producer price index of chemicals and chemical products increased over 2017, with ... and Varnishes, Pesticides and Other Agro-chemical Products, Photochemicals, Explosives and Other Chemicals, Plastic in Primary Forms and Synthetic ...
August 2020
25 pages
Construction and Real Estate in Germany
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... offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Construction and Real Estate market at a national level. It provides the latest retail ... illustrate how the market is set to change. Product coverage: Construction, Real Estate Activities. Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company ...
August 2020
23 pages
Energy in Germany
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Energy industry recovers in 2017, lifted by increased oil ... offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Energy market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales ... buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Energy market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change ...
August 2020
25 pages
Forestry, Wood and Paper in Germany
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... report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Forestry, Wood and Paper market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales ... . Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Forestry, Wood and Paper market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change ...
August 2020
25 pages
Government and Membership Organizations in Germany
US$ 660.00
Public revenue in Germany grew further in 2017, retaining the growth pace from previous years. The German Government was financing numerous ... offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Government and Membership Organizations market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales ...
August 2020
20 pages
Hotels and Restaurants in Germany
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... report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Hotels and Restaurants market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales ... . Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Hotels and Restaurants market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change ...
August 2020
24 pages
Household Goods in Germany
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During 2017 production of household goods in Germany continued on a slow and stable ... comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Household Goods market at a national level. It provides the latest ... report? Get a detailed picture of the Household Goods market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors ...
August 2020
27 pages
Information and Communications in Germany
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... report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Information and Communications market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales ... Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Information and Communications market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change ...
August 2020
23 pages
Machinery in Germany
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... report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Machinery market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data ... the market is set to change. Product coverage: General Purpose Machinery, Special Purpose Machinery. Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company ...
August 2020
27 pages
Metal Products in Germany
US$ 660.00
... guide to the size and shape of the Metal Products market at a national level. It provides ... Metals, Casting of Metals, Coating of Metals and Mechanical Engineering, Forming of Metal and Powder Metallurgy, Metal Packaging, Wire and Other Fabricated Metal Products, Mining of Metal Ores, Structural Metal Products ...
August 2020
26 pages
Non-metallic Mineral Products in Germany
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... report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Non-metalic Mineral Products market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales ... . Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Non-metalic Mineral Products market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change ...
August 2020
24 pages
Personal Services in Germany
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During 2017 Germany’s personal services industry began to recover from the ... disposable incomes, encouraging them to spend more on personal services. However, the industry’s growth was still limited, ... comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Personal Services market at a national level. It provides the ...
August 2020
23 pages
Pharmaceuticals and Medical Equipment in Germany
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... offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Equipment market at a national level. It provides the latest retail ... buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Equipment market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change ...
August 2020
26 pages
Recreation, Entertainment and Arts in Germany
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... compared with the previous year, thanks to strong macroeconomic fundamentals in Germany, which encouraged local consumers to spend more on leisure. The ... offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Recreation, Entertainment and Arts market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales ...
August 2020
23 pages
Retail and Wholesale in Germany
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... expenditure growth, and thus maintains demand for retail and wholesale services. The “made in Germany” brands are driving the national economy and ... . Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Retail and Wholesale market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change ...
August 2020
24 pages
Rubber and Plastic in Germany
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... report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Rubber and Plastic market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales ... illustrate how the market is set to change. Product coverage: Plastic Products, Rubber Products. Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company ...
August 2020
26 pages
Transport and Storage in Germany
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Economic and social factors indicate a positive future for Germany. The low unemployment rate at under 4%, managed inflation rates, increasing ... , can represent a real factor driving the growth of the transport and storage industry. Euromonitor International's Industrial reports provide a 360 degree view ...
August 2020
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Transport Equipment in Germany
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The transport equipment industry in Germany sustained growth in 2017, largely lifted ... industry, accounting for 88% of the broader transport equipment industry’s production value. During 2017 German ... comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Transport Equipment market at a national level. It provides the ...
August 2020
28 pages
Utilities and Recycling in Germany
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As of 2017, electricity prices in Germany increased by 1.7%, as per German Association of ... comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Utilities and Recycling market at a national level. It provides the ... ? Get a detailed picture of the Utilities and Recycling market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify ...
August 2020
25 pages
Oil and Gas in Germany
US$ 350.00
... energy as well as natural gas whose imports will be increased as the Nord Stream 2 pipeline connecting Russia with Germany, ... Germany oil & gas market by value in 2017? What will be the size of the Germany oil & gas market in 2022? What factors are affecting the strength of competition in the Germany oil & gas ...
July 2020
58 pages
Transportation Services in Germany
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... Germany transportation services market by value in 2017? What will be the size of the Germany transportation services market in 2022? What factors are affecting the strength of competition in the Germany transportation services ...
July 2020
45 pages
Pasta and Noodles in Germany
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Pasta & Noodles in Germany SUMMARY Pasta & Noodles in Germany industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary ... growth of the German pasta and noodles market can be attributed to an aging population opting for healthy variants and functional foods. SCOPE Save time ...
July 2020
35 pages
Savory Snacks in Germany
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... economic conditions during the review period strengthened consumer purchasing power. SCOPE Save time carrying out ... Germany savory snacks market by value in 2017? What will be the size of the Germany savory snacks market in 2022? What factors are affecting the strength of competition in the Germany savory snacks ...
July 2020
35 pages
Soups in Germany
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... other preservatives is the primary factor behind consumers changing their preference from packaged soup to homemade soup. SCOPE Save time carrying out entry- ... presentations and pitches by understanding the future growth prospects of the Germany soups market with five year forecasts by both value and volume ...
July 2020
34 pages
HSBC Trinkaus & Burkhardt AG (TUB) - 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 ...
July 2020
34 pages
Movies and Entertainment in Germany
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... Germany movies & entertainment market by value in 2017? What will be the size of the Germany movies & entertainment market in 2022? What factors are affecting the strength of competition in the Germany movies & entertainment ...
June 2020
77 pages
Apparel and Non-Apparel Manufacturing in Germany
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... Germany apparel & non-apparel manufacturing market by value in 2017? What will be the size of the Germany apparel & non-apparel manufacturing market in 2022? What factors are affecting the strength of competition in the Germany apparel & non-apparel manufacturing ...
June 2020
43 pages
Chemicals in Germany
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... . The commodity chemicals segment was the market's most lucrative in 2017, with total revenues of $81.6bn, equivalent to 47.4% of the market's overall value. Germany’s chemicals market ...
June 2020
49 pages
Biotechnology in Germany
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... healthcare segment was the industry's most lucrative in 2017, with total revenues of $4.7bn, equivalent to 49.7% of the industry's overall value. Germany’s biotechnology ... and pitches by understanding the future growth prospects of the Germany biotechnology market with five year forecasts REASONS TO BUY What was ...
June 2020
40 pages
Waste Management in Germany
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... waste management market in Germany Leading company profiles reveal details of key waste management ... Germany waste management market by value in 2017? What will be the size of the Germany waste management market in 2022? What factors are affecting the strength of competition in the Germany waste management ...
June 2020
39 pages
Confectionery in Germany
US$ 350.00
... presentations and pitches by understanding the future growth prospects of the Germany confectionery market with five year forecasts by both value and volume ... What was the size of the Germany confectionery market by value in 2018? What will be the size of the Germany confectionery market in 2023? What factors ...
June 2020
39 pages
