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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Electrical & Electronics Retail in Germany
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... Germany electrical & electronics retail market by value in 2017? What will be the size of the Germany electrical & electronics retail market in 2022? What factors are affecting the strength of competition in the Germany electrical & electronics retail ...
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Bayer Business Services GmbH - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report
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... US, Mexico and Brazil. It operates as a subsidiary of Bayer AG. Bayer Business Services is headquartered in Leverkusen, Germany. SCOPE Detailed information on Bayer Business Services GmbH required for business and competitor intelligence needs A study of the ...
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2018 Germany Telecom Market Analysis and Outlook Report
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... , fixed landline and broadband segments from 2005 to 2025. Germany telecommunication revenues, investment and infrastructure details are also covered ... country’s prominence on regional front. On the competitive analysis front, leading companies along with their market shares are identified. Further, key business ...
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Siemens Healthcare GmbH - Strategic SWOT Analysis Review
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Siemens Healthcare 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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Germany Respiratory Diseases 2017-2022: Supplier Shares, Market Segment Forecasts, Competitive Strategies--Adenovirus, Influenza, Legionella, Mononucleosis, Mycoplasma, Pneumonia, RSV, Tuberculosis--Technology and Instrumentation Review, Emerging Opportunities
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... com presents detailed analysis of the German Respiratory Diseases market, including sales forecasts and supplier shares for Adenovirus, Influenza, Legionella, ... major analyzers used for microbiology testing; - Profiles key suppliers and potential market entrants developing innovative technologies and products ...
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Germany Enteric Diseases 2017-2022: Supplier Shares, Market Segment Forecasts, Competitive Strategies--Campylobacter, Cryptosporidium, E. Coli, Enterovirus, Rhinovirus, Rotavirus, Salmonella, Shigella, Vibrio, Yersinia--Technology and Instrumentation Review, Emerging Opportunities
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Deutsche Apotheker- und Arztebank: Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
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... key information and issues about 'Deutsche Apotheker- und Arztebank' for business intelligence requirements. Studies and presents the company's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities (growth potential) and threats (competition). Strategic and operational business ...
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Investitionsbank Berlin: Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
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... company and its operations. The profile contains a company overview, key facts, major products and services, SWOT analysis, business description, company history, financial analysis, key employees as well as employee biographies. SUMMARY This report is a crucial ...
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Deutsche Postbank AG (DPB): Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
US$ 125.00
... profile contains a company overview, key facts, major products and services, SWOT analysis, business description, company history, financial analysis, mergers & acquisitions, recent developments, key employees, company locations and subsidiaries as well as employee biographies. SUMMARY This report ...
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comdirect bank AG (COM): Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
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... contains a company overview, key facts, major products and services, SWOT analysis, business description, company history, key competitors, financial analysis, recent developments, key employees, company locations and subsidiaries as well as employee biographies. SUMMARY This report ...
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HSH Nordbank AG: Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
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... operations. The profile contains a company overview, key facts, major products and services, SWOT analysis, business description, company history, financial analysis, mergers & acquisitions, recent developments, key employees, company locations and subsidiaries as well as employee biographies. SUMMARY This ...
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... contains a company overview, key facts, major products and services, SWOT analysis, business description, company history, key competitors, financial analysis, mergers & acquisitions, recent developments, key employees, company locations and subsidiaries as well as employee biographies. SUMMARY This report ...
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Lime Market in Germany to 2022 - Market Size, Development, and Forecasts
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... questions: What is the current size of the lime market in Germany? How is the lime market divided into different product segments? How are ... outlook of the lime market in Germany to 2022 Track industry development and identify market opportunities Plan and develop marketing, market-entry, market expansion, and ...
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Bearing Market in Germany to 2022 - Market Size, Development, and Forecasts
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... : What is the current size of the bearing market in Germany? How is the bearing market divided into different product segments? How are ... outlook of the bearing market in Germany to 2022 Track industry development and identify market opportunities Plan and develop marketing, market-entry, market expansion, and ...
January 2018
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Valve Market in Germany to 2022 - Market Size, Development, and Forecasts
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... : What is the current size of the valve market in Germany? How is the valve market divided into different product segments? How are ... outlook of the valve market in Germany to 2022 Track industry development and identify market opportunities Plan and develop marketing, market-entry, market expansion, and ...
January 2018
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