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 $88 billion in 2011. With 17% of the global market Germany is the world leader ahead of the USA and Japan.
Electronics
Together with other German industries, the electronics sector seems to be recovering from the setbacks of 2010 to 2012. Companies employ 1.5 million people worldwide with 800,000 of these jobs being in Germany. It produced a turnover of USD 224 billion in 2011 from the production of 100,000 different products.
Production is split between the following sectors: automotive and industrial electronics (64.7%), data processing 25%, telecoms 8.0%, and consumer electronics 2.3%.
Germany dominates the sector in Europe, and it is the world’s second only behind Japan. Prospects for the industry look good, with Germany is seen as the most attractive country for investment in Europe by 35% of companies, with Poland a long way behind with 10%.
Chemicals
Germany has the largest chemical company in the world – BASF. Other large companies include, Hoechst, Bayer and Lanxess. In 2010, it provided 25% of all European sales of EUR 180 billion. It is the 4th largest chemical producer in the world. The industry employed 423,000 people in 2011, and it is upbeat in its predictions for 2014 expecting 2% much better than the last two years.
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Amusement Parks and Entertainment Services in Germany
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... offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Amusement Parks and Entertainment Services market at a national level. It provides the latest retail ... this report? Get a detailed picture of the Amusement Parks and Entertainment Services market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving ...
December 2018
6 pages
Funeral and Related Services in Germany
US$ 660.00
... report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Funeral and Related Services market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales ... . Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Funeral and Related Services market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change ...
December 2018
5 pages
Hairdressing and Beauty Treatment in Germany
US$ 660.00
... offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Hairdressing and Beauty Treatment market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales ... Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Hairdressing and Beauty Treatment market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change ...
December 2018
4 pages
Solariums, Spas and Similar Services in Germany
US$ 660.00
... offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Solariums, Spas and Similar Services market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales ... buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Solariums, Spas and Similar Services market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change ...
December 2018
5 pages
Washing and Cleaning in Germany
US$ 660.00
... guide to the size and shape of the Washing and Cleaning market at a national level. It provides the ... is set to change. Product coverage: Dry Cleaning Services, Dyeing and Coloring, Laundry Services. Data ... ? Get a detailed picture of the Washing and Cleaning market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify ...
December 2018
4 pages
Filmmaking in Germany
US$ 660.00
... report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Filmmaking market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data ... data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Filmmaking market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change ...
December 2018
4 pages
Movie Theatres in Germany
US$ 660.00
... report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Movie Theatres market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data ... data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Movie Theatres market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change ...
December 2018
4 pages
Office Administrative and Other Business Services in Germany
US$ 660.00
... offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Office Administrative and Other Business Services market at a national level. It provides the latest ... this report? Get a detailed picture of the Office Administrative and Other Business Services market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors ...
December 2018
5 pages
Packaging Services in Germany
US$ 660.00
... guide to the size and shape of the Packaging Services market at a national level. It provides ... market - be they new product developments, packaging innovations, economic/lifestyle influences, distribution or pricing ... Get a detailed picture of the Packaging Services market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify ...
December 2018
4 pages
Photographic Services in Germany
US$ 660.00
... report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Photographic Services market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data ... data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Photographic Services market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change ...
December 2018
5 pages
Radio and TV in Germany
US$ 660.00
... comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Radio and TV market at a national level. It provides ... the market is set to change. Product coverage: Radio Broadcasting, Television Broadcasting. Data coverage: market sizes ... report? Get a detailed picture of the Radio and TV market; Pinpoint growth sectors and ...
December 2018
4 pages
Theatre and Music Production in Germany
US$ 660.00
... report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Theatre and Music Production market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales ... . Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Theatre and Music Production market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change ...
December 2018
5 pages
Accounting and Auditing in Germany
US$ 660.00
... guide to the size and shape of the Accounting and Auditing market at a national level. It provides the ... is set to change. Product coverage: Financial Auditing and Book-keeping Services, Insolvency Services, Tax ... ? Get a detailed picture of the Accounting and Auditing market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify ...
December 2018
5 pages
Architectural and Engineering Services in Germany
US$ 660.00
... offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Architectural and Engineering Services market at a national level. It provides the latest retail ... buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Architectural and Engineering Services market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change ...
December 2018
5 pages
Building-cleaning Services in Germany
US$ 660.00
... report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Building-cleaning Services market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data ... . Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Building-cleaning Services market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change ...
December 2018
5 pages
Business and Management Consultancies in Germany
US$ 660.00
... comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Business and Management Consultancies market at a national level. It provides the latest ... set to change. Product coverage: Financial Management, Management of Holding Companies, Other Business and Management Consultancy, Public Relations. Data coverage: market ...
December 2018
5 pages
Investigation and Security Services in Germany
US$ 660.00
... a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Investigation and Security Services market at a national level. It provides the latest retail ... how the market is set to change. Product coverage: Investigation Services, Security Services. Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares ...
December 2018
5 pages
Legal Services in Germany
US$ 660.00
... report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Legal Services market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data ... illustrate how the market is set to change. Product coverage: Other Legal Services, Patent and Copyright Agents, Solicitors and Barristers at Law. Data ...
December 2018
5 pages
Market Research in Germany
US$ 660.00
... offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Market Research market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data, allowing ... . Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Market Research market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change; Understand ...
December 2018
4 pages
Recruitment Agencies in Germany
US$ 660.00
... guide to the size and shape of the Recruitment Agencies market at a national level. It provides the ... is set to change. Product coverage: Employment Agencies, Personnel Supply. Data coverage: market sizes ... ? Get a detailed picture of the Recruitment Agencies market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify ...
December 2018
5 pages
Technical Testing and Analysis in Germany
US$ 660.00
... report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Technical Testing and Analysis market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales ... Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Technical Testing and Analysis market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change ...
December 2018
5 pages
Industrial Process Control Equipment in Germany
US$ 660.00
... comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Industrial Process Control Equipment market at a national level. It provides the ... set to change. Product coverage: Electronic Industrial Process Control Equipment, Non-electronic Industrial Process Control Equipment. Data coverage: market sizes (historic and ...
December 2018
5 pages
Jewellery and Related Articles in Germany
US$ 660.00
... report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Jewellery and Related Articles market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales ... Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Jewellery and Related Articles market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change ...
December 2018
5 pages
Musical Instruments in Germany
US$ 660.00
... comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Musical Instruments market at a national level. It provides the ... change. Product coverage: Electrical Instruments, Keyboard Stringed Musical Instruments, Other Musical Instruments, String Musical Instruments, Wind Musical Instruments. Data coverage: market sizes ...
December 2018
5 pages
Pens, Lighters, Umbrellas and Other Personal Items in Germany
US$ 660.00
... offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Pens, Lighters, Umbrellas and Other Personal Items market at a national level. It provides the latest ... buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Pens, Lighters, Umbrellas and Other Personal Items market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors ...
December 2018
5 pages
Renting of Air Transport Equipment in Germany
US$ 660.00
... offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Renting of Air Transport Equipment market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales ... Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Renting of Air Transport Equipment market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change ...
December 2018
3 pages
Renting of Land Transport Equipment in Germany
US$ 660.00
... offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Renting of Land Transport Equipment market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales ... buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Renting of Land Transport Equipment market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change ...
December 2018
5 pages
Renting of Water Transport Equipment in Germany
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... offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Renting of Water Transport Equipment market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales ... buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Renting of Water Transport Equipment market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change ...
December 2018
4 pages
Sports Goods in Germany
US$ 660.00
... report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Sports Goods market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data ... data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Sports Goods market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change ...
December 2018
5 pages
Toys, Games and Video Game Consoles in Germany
US$ 660.00
... report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Toys and Games market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales ... is set to change. Product coverage: Figure Toys, Table and Other Non-video Games, Trains and Construction Sets, Video Game Consoles. Data coverage: market sizes ...
December 2018
5 pages
Agricultural and Forestry Machinery in Germany
US$ 660.00
... comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Agricultural and Forestry Machinery market at a national level. It provides the ... change. Product coverage: Agricultural Tractors, Harvesting and Threshing Machinery, Other Agricultural and Forestry Machinery, Soil Preparation Machinery. Data coverage: market ...
December 2018
5 pages
Industrial Air-conditioning, Packaging and Other General Purpose Machinery in Germany
US$ 660.00
... a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Industrial Air-conditioning, Packaging and Other General Purpose Machinery market at a national level. It ... this report? Get a detailed picture of the Industrial Air-conditioning, Packaging and Other General Purpose Machinery market; Pinpoint growth sectors and ...
December 2018
6 pages
Machine Tools in Germany
US$ 660.00
... report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Machine Tools market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales ... is set to change. Product coverage: Metalworking Machine Tools, Other Machine Tools, Portable Hand-held Power Tools. Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts ...
December 2018
5 pages
Machinery for Construction, Mining and Quarrying in Germany
US$ 660.00
... offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Machinery for Construction, Mining and Quarrying market at a national level. It provides the latest ... Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Machinery for Construction, Mining and Quarrying market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors ...
December 2018
6 pages
Machinery for Food, Beverage and Tobacco Processing in Germany
US$ 660.00
... report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Machinery for Food, Beverage and Tobacco Processing market at a national level. It provides the ... . Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Machinery for Food, Beverage and Tobacco Processing market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify ...
December 2018
6 pages
Machinery for Metallurgy in Germany
US$ 660.00
... report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Machinery for Metallurgy market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales ... . Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Machinery for Metallurgy market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change ...
December 2018
5 pages
Machinery for Textile and Apparel Production in Germany
US$ 660.00
... offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Machinery for Textile and Apparel Production market at a national level. It provides the latest retail ... Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Machinery for Textile and Apparel Production market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors ...
December 2018
5 pages
Medical and Surgical Equipment in Germany
US$ 660.00
... offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Medical and Surgical Equipment market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales ... , Orthopaedic Appliances and Artificial Parts of the Body, Other Medical and Surgical Equipment. Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company ...
December 2018
5 pages
Weapons and Ammunition in Germany
US$ 660.00
... guide to the size and shape of the Weapons and Ammunition market at a national level. It provides the ... Heavy Military Vehicles, Small Arms and Other Ammunition. Data coverage: market sizes (historic ... ? Get a detailed picture of the Weapons and Ammunition market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify ...
December 2018
4 pages
Bearings, Gears, and Driving Elements in Germany
US$ 660.00
... offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Bearings, Gears, and Driving Elements market at a national level. It provides the latest retail ... set to change. Product coverage: Ball and Roller Bearings, Gears, Gearing and Other Driving Elements. Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), ...
December 2018
5 pages
Coating of Metals and Mechanical Engineering in Germany
US$ 660.00
... offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Coating of Metals and Mechanical Engineering market at a national level. It provides the latest ... buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Coating of Metals and Mechanical Engineering market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving ...
December 2018
6 pages
Cutlery, Hand Tools and General Hardware in Germany
US$ 660.00
... offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Cutlery, Hand Tools and General Hardware market at a national level. It provides the latest retail ... Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Cutlery, Hand Tools and General Hardware market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving ...
December 2018
5 pages
Engines and Turbines, except Aircraft, Vehicle and Cycle Engines in Germany
US$ 660.00
... comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Engines and Turbines, Except Aircraft, Vehicle and Cycle Engines market at a national level. It provides the ... report? Get a detailed picture of the Engines and Turbines, Except Aircraft, Vehicle and Cycle Engines market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify ...
December 2018
6 pages
Forming of Metal and Powder Metallurgy in Germany
US$ 660.00
... offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Forming of Metal and Powder Metallurgy market at a national level. It provides the latest retail ... Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Forming of Metal and Powder Metallurgy market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving ...
December 2018
5 pages
Industrial and Laboratory Furnaces in Germany
US$ 660.00
... a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Industrial and Laboratory Furnaces market at a national level. It provides the latest ... is set to change. Product coverage: Industrial and Laboratory Furnaces and Ovens, Non Industrial Furnaces, Parts of Furnaces and Installation Services. Data coverage: market ...
December 2018
5 pages
Lifting and Handling Equipment in Germany
US$ 660.00
... offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Lifting and Handling Equipment market at a national level. It provides the latest retail ... Trucks, Elevators, Escalators and Conveyors, Lifting and Loading Industrial Robots, Other Lifting and Handling Equipment, Pulley Tackles and Hoists. Data coverage ...
December 2018
5 pages
Metal Packaging, Wire and Other Fabricated Metal Products in Germany
US$ 660.00
... a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Metal Packaging, Wire and Other Fabricated Metal Products market at a national level. It provides the ... this report? Get a detailed picture of the Metal Packaging, Wire and Other Fabricated Metal Products market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors ...
December 2018
5 pages
Pumps, Compressors, Taps and Valves in Germany
US$ 660.00
... offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Pumps, Compressors, Taps and Valves market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales ... buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Pumps, Compressors, Taps and Valves market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change ...
December 2018
5 pages
Steam Generators in Germany
US$ 660.00
... report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Steam Generators market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data ... data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Steam Generators market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change ...
December 2018
4 pages
