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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Top 22 Manufacture of watches and clocks (Germany)
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This report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the Germany Manufacture of watches and clocks. Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the largest 22 companies is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry ...
January 2015
127 pages
Top 224 Wholesale of electrical household appliances (Germany)
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... report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the Germany Wholesale of electrical household appliances. Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the largest 224 companies is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry averages. ...
January 2015
329 pages
Top 226 Kartonage (Germany)
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This report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the Germany Kartonage. Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the largest 226 companies is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry averages.Using the ...
January 2015
331 pages
Top 23 Manufacture of cordage, rope, twine and netting (Germany)
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This report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the Germany Manufacture of cordage, rope, twine and netting. Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the largest 23 companies is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to ...
January 2015
128 pages
Top 238 Computer consultancy activities (Germany)
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... depth financial evaluation of the Germany Computer consultancy activities . Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the largest 238 companies is individually ... are some of the key findings of this new report: 24 of the 238 companies analysed have been rated as Danger 9 companies are ripe ...
January 2015
343 pages
Top 53 Camping (Germany)
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This report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the Germany Camping . Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the largest 53 companies is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry averages.Using the most up-to-date financial information available, the two- ...
January 2015
158 pages
Top 622 Hotel Industrie (Germany)
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... depth financial evaluation of the Germany Hotel Industrie. Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the largest 622 companies is individually assessed ... . This report can provide you with an in-depth look at your industry, highlight new market opportunities and provide important information to help ...
January 2015
727 pages
Top 84 Event catering activities (Germany)
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This report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the Germany Event catering activities. Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the largest 84 companies is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry averages.Using the ...
January 2015
189 pages
Top 87 Wholesale of flowers and plants (Germany)
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This report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the Germany Wholesale of flowers and plants. Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the largest 87 companies is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry averages ...
January 2015
192 pages
Top 52 Passenger and Freight Air transport (Germany)
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This report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the Germany Passenger and Freight Air transport . Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the largest 52 companies is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry ...
January 2015
157 pages
Top 257 Bakery (Germany)
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This report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the Germany Bakery . Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the largest 257 companies is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry averages.Using the most ...
January 2015
362 pages
Top 84 Manufacture of cocoa, chocolate and sugar confectionery (Germany)
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This report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the Germany Manufacture of cocoa, chocolate and sugar confectionery. Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the largest 84 companies is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry averages.Using the most up-to- ...
January 2015
189 pages
Top 38 Wholesale of tobacco products (Germany)
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This report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the Germany Wholesale of tobacco products . Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the largest 38 companies is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry averages.Using the most up-to-date financial ...
January 2015
143 pages
Top 58 Manufacture of Mineral water (Germany)
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This report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the Germany Manufacture of Mineral water . Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the largest 58 companies is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry averages.Using the most up-to-date financial ...
January 2015
163 pages
Top 67 Spirits (Germany)
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This report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the Germany Spirits. Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the largest 67 companies is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry averages.Using the most up-to-date financial information available, the two- ...
January 2015
172 pages
Top 29 Malt (Germany)
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This report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the Germany Malt. Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the largest 29 companies is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry averages.Using the most up-to- ...
January 2015
134 pages
Top 47 Fruit juice (Germany)
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This report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the Germany Fruit juice. Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the largest 47 companies is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry averages.Using the most ...
January 2015
152 pages
Top 84 Soft drinks and mineral water Manufactures (Germany)
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This report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the Germany Soft drinks and mineral water Manufactures. Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the largest 84 companies is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to ...
January 2015
189 pages
Top 336 Advertising agencies (Germany)
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This report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the Germany Advertising agencies. Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the largest 336 companies is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry averages.Using ...
January 2015
441 pages
Top 60 Call centres (Germany)
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This report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the Germany Call centres. Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the largest 60 companies is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry averages.Using the most ...
January 2015
165 pages
Top 310 Manufacture of concrete products for construction purposes (Germany)
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... is an in-depth financial evaluation of the Germany Manufacture of concrete products for construction purposes . Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the largest 310 companies is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry ...
January 2015
415 pages
Top 42 Manufacture of articles of concrete, lime, cement and plaster (Germany)
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This report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the Germany Manufacture of articles of concrete, lime, cement and plaster . Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the largest 42 companies is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to ...
January 2015
147 pages
Top 77 Manufacture of bricks, tiles and construction products, in baked clay (Germany)
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This report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the Germany Manufacture of bricks, tiles and construction products, in baked clay. Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the largest 77 companies is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry averages.Using ...
January 2015
182 pages
Top 30 Modular buildings (Germany)
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This report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the Germany Modular buildings. Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the largest 30 companies is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry averages.Using the most up-to-date financial information available, ...
January 2015
135 pages
Top 85 Manufacture of wooden containers (Germany)
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This report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the Germany Manufacture of wooden containers. Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the largest 85 companies is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry averages.Using the most up-to-date financial ...
January 2015
190 pages
Top 423 Wholesale of chemical products (Germany)
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This report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the Germany Wholesale of chemical products. Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the largest 423 companies is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry averages.Using ...
January 2015
528 pages
Top 67 Manufacture of glues (Germany)
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This report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the Germany Manufacture of glues. Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the largest 67 companies is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry averages.Using the most up-to-date financial information ...
January 2015
172 pages
Top 32 Glazing (Germany)
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This report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the Germany Glazing. Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the largest 32 companies is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry averages.Using the most up-to-date financial information available, the two- ...
January 2015
137 pages
Top 38 Wholesale of flat glass (Germany)
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This report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the Germany Wholesale of flat glass. Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the largest 38 companies is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry averages.Using ...
January 2015
143 pages
Top 55 Porcelain (Germany)
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This report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the Germany Porcelain. Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the largest 55 companies is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry averages.Using the most up-to-date financial information available, the two- ...
January 2015
160 pages
Top 45 Manufacture of footwear (Germany)
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This report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the Germany Manufacture of footwear . Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the largest 45 companies is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry averages.Using the most up-to-date financial information ...
January 2015
150 pages
Top 45 Manufacture of workwear (Germany)
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This report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the Germany Manufacture of workwear . Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the largest 45 companies is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry averages.Using the most up-to-date financial information ...
January 2015
150 pages
Top 877 Computer Software & development Industry (Germany)
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... report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the Germany Computer Software & development Industry. Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the largest 877 companies is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry averages. ...
January 2015
982 pages
Top 388 Contruction Activitiy (Germany)
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... in-depth financial evaluation of the Germany Contruction Activitiy . Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the largest 388 companies is individually assessed ... are some of the key findings of this new report: 123 of the 388 companies analysed have been rated as Danger 9 companies are ripe ...
January 2015
493 pages
Top 43 Construction Equipment hire (Germany)
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This report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the Germany Construction Equipment hire . Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the largest 43 companies is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry averages.Using the ...
January 2015
148 pages
Top 84 Scaffolds and work platforms erecting and dismantling (Germany)
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This report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the Germany Scaffolds and work platforms erecting and dismantling . Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the largest 84 companies is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry averages.Using the most ...
January 2015
189 pages
Top 38 batteries and accumulators Manufacturers (Germany)
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This report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the Germany batteries and accumulators Manufacturers. Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the largest 38 companies is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry averages.Using the most up-to-date financial ...
January 2015
143 pages
Top 768 Electrical installation companies (Germany)
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... evaluation of the Germany Electrical installation companies. Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the largest 768 companies is individually assessed and ... strategic business plans. Whether you wish to benchmark your own company’s results, study the industry in more depth or have a vast array ...
January 2015
873 pages
Top 406 Food Wholesale (Germany)
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This report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the Germany Food Wholesale. Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the largest 406 companies is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry averages.Using the ...
January 2015
511 pages
Top 26 Manufacture of Pasta & Noodles (Germany)
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This report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the Germany Manufacture of Pasta & Noodles. Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the largest 26 companies is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry averages.Using the most up-to-date financial ...
January 2015
131 pages
Top 40 Spices (Germany)
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This report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the Germany Spices. Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the largest 40 companies is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry averages.Using the most up-to-date financial information available, the two- ...
January 2015
145 pages
Top 31 Manufacture of armchairs, sofas and couches (Germany)
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This report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the Germany Manufacture of armchairs, sofas and couches. Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the largest 31 companies is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry averages.Using the most up-to-date ...
January 2015
136 pages
Top 44 Kitchen Manufacture (Germany)
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This report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the Germany Kitchen Manufacture. Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the largest 44 companies is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry averages.Using the most up-to-date financial information available ...
January 2015
149 pages
Top 58 Debt collecting (Germany)
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This report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the Germany Debt collecting . Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the largest 58 companies is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry averages.Using the most up-to-date financial information ...
January 2015
163 pages
Top 50 Hospitals Freistaat Sachsen (Germany)
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This report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the Germany Hospitals Freistaat Sachsen. Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the largest 50 companies is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry averages.Using the most ...
January 2015
155 pages
Top 941 Hospital and hospital university activities (Germany)
US$ 1,250.00
... is an in-depth financial evaluation of the Germany Hospital and hospital university activities . Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the largest 941 companies is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry averages. ...
January 2015
1046 pages
Top 38 Dental labors (Germany)
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This report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the Germany Dental labors. Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the largest 38 companies is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry averages.Using the ...
January 2015
143 pages
Top 59 Optic & Eyewear (Germany)
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This report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the Germany Optic & Eyewear. Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the largest 59 companies is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry averages.Using the ...
January 2015
164 pages
Top 31 Manufacture of brooms and brushes (Germany)
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This report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the Germany Manufacture of brooms and brushes. Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the largest 31 companies is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry ...
January 2015
136 pages
Top 49 Manufacture of machinery for paper and paperboard production (Germany)
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This report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the Germany Manufacture of machinery for paper and paperboard production. Using the unique Plimsoll method of analysis, each of the largest 49 companies is individually assessed and ranked against each other and compared to industry averages.Using the most ...
January 2015
154 pages
