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 $88 billion in 2011. With 17% of the global market Germany is the world leader ahead of the USA and Japan.
Electronics
Together with other German industries, the electronics sector seems to be recovering from the setbacks of 2010 to 2012. Companies employ 1.5 million people worldwide with 800,000 of these jobs being in Germany. It produced a turnover of USD 224 billion in 2011 from the production of 100,000 different products.
Production is split between the following sectors: automotive and industrial electronics (64.7%), data processing 25%, telecoms 8.0%, and consumer electronics 2.3%.
Germany dominates the sector in Europe, and it is the world’s second only behind Japan. Prospects for the industry look good, with Germany is seen as the most attractive country for investment in Europe by 35% of companies, with Poland a long way behind with 10%.
Chemicals
Germany has the largest chemical company in the world – BASF. Other large companies include, Hoechst, Bayer and Lanxess. In 2010, it provided 25% of all European sales of EUR 180 billion. It is the 4th largest chemical producer in the world. The industry employed 423,000 people in 2011, and it is upbeat in its predictions for 2014 expecting 2% much better than the last two years.
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2015-2019 Germany Hospital Clinical Chemistry and Immunodiagnostics Market
US$ 3,080.00
... a comprehensive analysis of the German hospital clinical chemistry and immunodiagnostics market, including: Major issues pertaining to the German clinical chemistry and immunodiagnostic hospital laboratory practice, as well ... forecasts for over 100 clinical chemistry, TDM, endocrine, cancer, immunoprotein and abused drug assays performed in German hospitals, including controls, calibrators and ...
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2015-2019 Germany Hospital Hematology and Flow Cytometry Market
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... a comprehensive analysis of the German hospital hematology and flow cytometry markets, including: Major issues pertaining to the German hematology and flow cytometry practice ... major hematology and flow cytometry tests performed in German hospitals. Annual placements and installed base estimates for major automated and semiautomated hematology ...
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2015-2019 German Enteric Diseases Testing Market Outlook and Emerging Opportunities
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... page report from VPGMarketResearch presents detailed analysis of the German Enteric Diseases market, including sales forecasts and supplier shares for ... Reviews features and operating characteristics of major analyzers usedfor microbiology testing;- Profiles key suppliers and potential market entrants ...
September 2015
322 pages
2015-2019 Future Horizons and Growth Strategies in the German Enteric Diseases Diagnostic Testing Market: Supplier Shares and Country Forecasts
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About This Report This new 322-page report from VPGMarketResearch.com presents detailed analysis of the German Enteric Diseases market, including sales forecasts and supplier shares for Campylobacter, Cryptosporidium, E. Coli, Enterovirus, Rhinovirus, Rotavirus, Salmonella, Shigella, Vibrio and Yersinia. ...
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2015-2019 Germany Cancer Diagnostics Industry: Market Segmentation Analysis - Oncogenes, Biochemical Markers, Lymphokines, GFs, CSFs, Hormones, Immunohistochemical Stains - Hospitals, Commercial Labs, POC Locations
US$ 5,360.00
... specific information needs and budget. 2015 Market Segmentation Analysis of the German Cancer Diagnostics Industry: Oncogenes, Biochemical Markers, Lymphokines ... universe of laboratories performing cancer diagnostic testing. Cancer statistics, etiology and recent developments in Germany. Business Opportunities ...
August 2015
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2015-2019 Emerging Opportunities in the German Virology and Bacteriology Testing Market
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... , supplier shares) $4,300.2015-2019 Emerging Opportunities in the German Virology and Bacteriology Testing Market is a new strategic analysis of major business opportunities emerging in the infectious disease ... technologies are creating exciting opportunities for highly sensitive, specific and cost-effective products.Opportunities and Strategic Recommendations- Emerging opportunities for new instrumentation ...
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Karlie Heimtierbedarf GmbH in Pet Care (Germany)
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... one of the leading pet product manufacturers in Germany, Karlie Heimtierbedarf GmbH plans to invest primarily in the enhancement and optimisation of its logistics ... through this collection of snapshot company profiles. Product coverage: Pet Food, Pet Products. Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company ...
August 2015
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Germany Oil and Gas Market Insight and Outlook Report (H2 2015) - Forecasts of Exploration, Production, Refinery, LNG, Storage, Pipeline Projects, Investments, Companies, Trade and Prices
US$ 2,560.00
... strategies to cop up with the changes in global markets. The Germany oil and gas report from OG Analysis provides complete analysis and forecasts ... 2025. All potential new business and investment opportunities in Germany oil and gas markets with feasibility of planned projects, expected start up, investments ...
August 2015
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Ratio Analysis of Royal Dutuch Shell (2012, 2013, 2014)
US$ 49.00
... seeing a significant factor of monetary administration which is percentage assessment. I matched ratios of 3 years which are 2012, 2013 and 2014 of a firm to evaluate ... monetary situation in this study. For evaluating ratio assessment my nominated firm is Royal Dutch Shell plc (Shell). Royal Dutch Shell is an Anglo-Dutch fuel ...
August 2015
16 pages
Global Market for Marine & Protective Coatings - Germany
US$ 1,200.00
... ) Application System (Water‐based, Solvent‐based) Detailed Prices and Market Values by Type of Resin and Application System: 2014 Average Manufacturers ... . Marine (DIY/Leisure, New Build, Professional Maintenance/Shipyards) Protective (Civil Engineering, Industrial, Machinery, Power Generation, Shipping Containers, Others) Market Shares ...
July 2015
59 pages
Global Market for Marine Coatings - Germany
US$ 840.00
... ) Application System (Water‐based, Solvent‐based) Detailed Prices and Market Values by Type of Resin and Application System: 2014 Average Manufacturers ... . Marine (DIY/Leisure, New Build, Professional Maintenance/Shipyards) Protective (Civil Engineering, Industrial, Machinery, Power Generation, Shipping Containers, Others) Market Shares ...
July 2015
34 pages
Global Market for Protective Coatings - Germany
US$ 840.00
... ) Application System (Water‐based, Solvent‐based) Detailed Prices and Market Values by Type of Resin and Application System: 2014 Average Manufacturers ... Build, Professional Maintenance/Shipyards) Protective (Civil Engineering, Industrial, Machinery, Power Generation, Shipping Containers, Others) Market Shares: 2014 Sales Volumes in Metric ...
July 2015
35 pages
2015-2019 German HIV/AIDS Testing Market
US$ 720.00
... market segments: Hospitals Commercial/Private Labs Blood Banks The DataPack also provides sales and market share estimates for major suppliers of AIDS tests ...
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