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 $88 billion in 2011. With 17% of the global market Germany is the world leader ahead of the USA and Japan.
Electronics
Together with other German industries, the electronics sector seems to be recovering from the setbacks of 2010 to 2012. Companies employ 1.5 million people worldwide with 800,000 of these jobs being in Germany. It produced a turnover of USD 224 billion in 2011 from the production of 100,000 different products.
Production is split between the following sectors: automotive and industrial electronics (64.7%), data processing 25%, telecoms 8.0%, and consumer electronics 2.3%.
Germany dominates the sector in Europe, and it is the world’s second only behind Japan. Prospects for the industry look good, with Germany is seen as the most attractive country for investment in Europe by 35% of companies, with Poland a long way behind with 10%.
Chemicals
Germany has the largest chemical company in the world – BASF. Other large companies include, Hoechst, Bayer and Lanxess. In 2010, it provided 25% of all European sales of EUR 180 billion. It is the 4th largest chemical producer in the world. The industry employed 423,000 people in 2011, and it is upbeat in its predictions for 2014 expecting 2% much better than the last two years.
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Automotive Plastic Parts Coatings - Germany
US$ 600.00
... its 2019 in-depth analysis of the global Automotive Plastic Parts Coatings market. This report focuses specifically on the Plastic Parts Coatings segment for each country. Market Overview ...
July 2019
36 pages
Autotomotive Refinishes Coatings - Germany
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... 2019 in-depth analysis of the global Automotive Refinishes Coatings market. This report focuses specifically on the Refinishes segment for each country. Market Overview ... : The in-depth reports focus on the top country markets worldwide for automotive coatings ...
July 2019
38 pages
Automotive OEM Coatings - Germany
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... its 2019 in-depth analysis of the global Automotive OEM Coatings market. This report focuses specifically on the OEM segment for each country. Market Overview ... : The in-depth reports focus on the top country markets worldwide for automotive coatings and ...
July 2019
39 pages
Germany HIV/AIDS Diagnostic Testing Market: HIV 1/2, Combo, Ag, NAT, Western Blot--Supplier Shares and Country Segment Forecasts, 2019-2023
US$ 1,850.00
... presents detailed analyses of the AIDS diagnostics market in Germany. The report provides test volume and sales forecasts forHIV/HIV-1/2/Combo, HIVAg/HIV,NAT,Western Blot, HTLV ...
July 2019
250 pages
Germany Genetic Diseases, Cancer, Forensic and Paternity Molecular Diagnostic Testing, 2019-2023: Supplier Shares by Country and Segment Forecasts, Emerging Technologies, Competitive Strategies
US$ 1,850.00
... diagnostic technologies and products in testing for genetic diseases, cancer, as well as forensic and paternity/HLA typing applications during the ... opportunities for instrument and consumable suppliers. Rationale Genetic Diseases, Cancer, Forensic and Paternity molecular diagnostic testing markets are among ...
July 2019
407 pages
Germany 10 Enteric Diseases Market Analysis and Emerging Opportunities, 2019-2023
US$ 1,850.00
... LeadingMarketResearch.com presents detailed analysis of the German Enteric Diseases market, including sales forecasts and supplier shares forCampylobacter, ... products; and Analyzes emerging opportunities, alternative market penetration strategies, market entry barriers/risks, and strategic planning ...
July 2019
322 pages
Germany Diagnostics Market: Supplier Sales and Shares for Individual Tests, Competitive Strategies, Test Volume and Sales Segment Forecasts--Blood Banking, Cancer, Coagulation, Clinical Chemistry, Flow Cytometry, Hematology, Immunodiagnostics, Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Molecular Diagnostics
US$ 4,500.00
... German diagnostic testing market, including sales and market shares of leading reagent and instrument suppliers, as well as test volume and sales forecasts for the following market segments ...
July 2019
61 pages
Germany Drugs of Abuse Testing Market for 12 Assays, 2019-2023: Supplier Shares and Strategies, Country Test Volume and Sales Segment Forecasts
US$ 2,450.00
... com provides a comprehensive analysis of the German drug of abuse testing market, including emerging tests, technologies, instrumentation, sales forecasts, market shares, ... PCP), Propoxphene. During the next five years, the abused drug testing market will undergo significant transformation. These changes will be ...
July 2019
262 pages
Germany Transfusion Diagnostics Market: Immunohematology and NAT Testing, 2019-2023--Supplier Shares and Strategies, Country Volume and Sales Segment Forecasts, Innovative Technologies, Instrumentation Review, Emerging Opportunities--France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, UK, US
US$ 6,100.00
... advances in diagnostic technologies, IT, system engineering and automation; and intensifying competition. Some segments will start resembling commodity markets, where ... barriers and risks. The report explores future marketing and technological trends in the Germany; provides estimates of the test volume, ...
July 2019
426 pages
Germany Microbiology Analyzers and Reagents Market, 2019-2023: Supplier Shares and Sales Segment Forecasts by Product: Competitive Intelligence, Technology and Instrumentation Review, Opportunities for Suppliers
US$ 6,700.00
... the dynamic and rapidly expanding microbiology testing market, in evaluating ... opportunities for new instrumentation, reagents kits, IT and other ... barriers and risks. Infectious Diseases Analyzed in the Report AIDS/HIV ... Nile, Yersinia. Geographic Coverage France, Germany, Italy, Spain, UK Market Segmentation ...
July 2019
983 pages
Germany Coagulation Market, 2019-2023: Supplier Sales and Shares, Sales Segment Forecasts, Emerging Technologies, Instrumentation Review, Competitive Landscape
US$ 4,500.00
... suppliers. German Market Overview Comprehensive market segmentation analysis, including review of the market dynamics, structure, size, growth and major suppliers. Estimated universe of facilities performing coagulation ... suppliers. Potential market entry barriers and risks. Current and Emerging Coagulation ...
July 2019
406 pages
Germany HIV/AIDS Molecular and Immunodiagnostics Market, 2019-2023: Supplier Country Shares, Segmentation Forecasts--Blood Banks, Commercial Labs, Hospitals, Physician Offices
US$ 1,850.00
... the AIDS diagnostics market in Germany. The report provides test volume and sales forecasts forHIV/HIV-1/2/Combo, HIVAg/HIV,NAT ... definition, epidemiology and etiology of AIDS and other retroviruses. Examines market applications of Molecular Diagnostics, Immunodiagnostics, IT and other emerging technologies. ...
July 2019
250 pages
