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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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Germany: manufactured tobacco market
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Germany: market of aqueous solutions of paints
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Germany: market of bovine fresh carcases
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... development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, structure, characteristics, main players, growth and demand ... purpose of the report is to describe the state of the bovine fresh carcases market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about the ...
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Germany: market of calcined and sintered dolomite
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... The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the calcined and sintered dolomite market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about ... , imports, exports and consumption and to build a forecast for the market in the medium term. In addition, the report presents an elaborate analysis ...
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Germany: market of chocolate in large packs
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... The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the chocolate in large packs market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about the ... , imports, exports and consumption and to build a forecast for the market in the medium term. In addition, the report presents an elaborate analysis ...
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Germany: market of coniferous wood particles
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... The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the coniferous wood particles market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about the ... , imports, exports and consumption and to build a forecast for the market in the medium term. In addition, the report presents an elaborate analysis ...
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Germany: market of crude or roughly trimmed marble and travertine
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... of the report is to describe the state of the crude or roughly trimmed marble and travertine market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information ... , imports, exports and consumption and to build a forecast for the market in the medium term. In addition, the report presents an elaborate analysis ...
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Germany: market of cured swine hams and shoulders
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... its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, structure, characteristics, main players, growth and demand ... of the report is to describe the state of the cured swine hams and shoulders market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about ...
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Germany: market of ecaussine and other calcareous stone
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... of the report is to describe the state of the ecaussine and other calcareous stone market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about the ... , imports, exports and consumption and to build a forecast for the market in the medium term. In addition, the report presents an elaborate analysis ...
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Germany: market of edible fat- and oil-based products
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... its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, structure, characteristics, main players, growth and demand ... of the report is to describe the state of the edible fat- and oil-based products market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information ...
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Germany: market of fish or marine mammals fats
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... The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the fish or marine mammals fats market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about ... , imports, exports and consumption and to build a forecast for the market in the medium term. In addition, the report presents an elaborate analysis ...
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Germany: market of fresh edible offal of large domestic animals
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... of the report is to describe the state of the fresh edible offal of large domestic animals market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information ... , imports, exports and consumption and to build a forecast for the market in the medium term. In addition, the report presents an elaborate analysis of ...
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Germany: market of fresh fish livers and roes
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... its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, structure, characteristics, main players, growth and demand ... of the report is to describe the state of the fresh fish livers and roes market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about ...
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Germany: market of fresh geese, duck and guinea fowl cuts
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... its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, structure, characteristics, main players, growth and demand ... the report is to describe the state of the fresh geese, duck and guinea fowl cuts market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information ...
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Germany: market of fresh swine carcases
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... development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, structure, characteristics, main players, growth and demand ... purpose of the report is to describe the state of the fresh swine carcases market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about the ...
July 2024
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Germany: market of fresh swine hams, shoulders and cuts
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... its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, structure, characteristics, main players, growth and demand ... of the report is to describe the state of the fresh swine hams, shoulders and cuts market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information ...
July 2024
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Germany: market of fresh whole chickens
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... development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, structure, characteristics, main players, growth and demand ... purpose of the report is to describe the state of the fresh whole chickens market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about the ...
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Germany: market of fresh whole geese, ducks and guinea fowls
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... its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, structure, characteristics, main players, growth and demand ... report is to describe the state of the fresh whole geese, ducks and guinea fowls market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information ...
July 2024
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Germany: market of fresh whole turkeys
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... development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, structure, characteristics, main players, growth and demand ... purpose of the report is to describe the state of the fresh whole turkeys market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about the ...
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Germany: market of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone
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... development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, structure, characteristics, main players, growth and demand ... of the report is to describe the state of the gravel, pebbles and crushed stone market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about ...
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Germany: market of hair waving or straightening products
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... purpose of the report is to describe the state of the hair waving or straightening products market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about ... participants, the price fluctuations, growth and demand drivers of the market and all other factors, influencing its development. This research ...
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Germany: market of lengthwise sawn coniferous wood
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... The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the lengthwise sawn coniferous wood market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about ... , imports, exports and consumption and to build a forecast for the market in the medium term. In addition, the report presents an elaborate analysis ...
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Germany: market of margarine and edible fat- and oil-based products
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Germany: market of meat of rabbits, hares and game
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... development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, structure, characteristics, main players, growth and demand ... of the report is to describe the state of the meat of rabbits, hares and game market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about ...
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Germany: market of mixed fruit and vegetable juices
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... development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, structure, characteristics, main players, growth and demand ... of the report is to describe the state of the mixed fruit and vegetable juices market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about ...
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Germany: market of nonaquesous solutions of paints
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... purpose of the report is to describe the state of the nonaquesous solutions of paints market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about the ... participants, the price fluctuations, growth and demand drivers of the market and all other factors, influencing its development. This research ...
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Germany: market of non-coniferous wood particles
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... The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the non-coniferous wood particles market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about ... , imports, exports and consumption and to build a forecast for the market in the medium term. In addition, the report presents an elaborate analysis ...
July 2024
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Germany: market of non-corrugated paper boxes
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Germany: market of oil seed flours and meals
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Germany: market of paints for leather
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Germany: market of pigments for colouring products
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... The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the pigments for colouring products market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about ... , imports, exports and consumption and to build a forecast for the market in the medium term. In addition, the report presents an elaborate analysis ...
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Germany: market of prepared animal livers
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... . The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the prepared animal livers market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about the ... , imports, exports and consumption and to build a forecast for the market in the medium term. In addition, the report presents an elaborate analysis ...
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Germany: market of prepared meat of bovine animals
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... The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the prepared meat of bovine animals market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about ... , imports, exports and consumption and to build a forecast for the market in the medium term. In addition, the report presents an elaborate analysis ...
July 2024
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Germany: market of prepared mushrooms and truffles
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... The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the prepared mushrooms and truffles market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about ... , imports, exports and consumption and to build a forecast for the market in the medium term. In addition, the report presents an elaborate analysis ...
July 2024
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Germany: market of prepared or preserved vegetables (except by acetic acid)
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... purpose of the report is to describe the state of the prepared or preserved vegetables market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about the ... participants, the price fluctuations, growth and demand drivers of the market and all other factors, influencing its development. This research ...
July 2024
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Germany: market of prepared poultry meat
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... development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, structure, characteristics, main players, growth and demand ... purpose of the report is to describe the state of the prepared poultry meat market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about the ...
July 2024
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Germany: market of prepared swine hams
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... purpose of the report is to describe the state of the prepared swine hams market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about the ... factors, influencing its development. This research report has been prepared using the unique WMStrategy’s methodology, including a blend of qualitative and ...
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Germany: market of prepared swine meat
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... purpose of the report is to describe the state of the prepared swine meat market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about the ... factors, influencing its development. This research report has been prepared using the unique WMStrategy’s methodology, including a blend of qualitative and ...
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Germany: market of prepared swine shoulders
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... The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the prepared swine shoulders market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about the ... , imports, exports and consumption and to build a forecast for the market in the medium term. In addition, the report presents an elaborate analysis ...
July 2024
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Germany: market of prepared turkey meat
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... purpose of the report is to describe the state of the prepared turkey meat market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about the ... factors, influencing its development. This research report has been prepared using the unique WMStrategy’s methodology, including a blend of qualitative and ...
July 2024
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Germany: market of tea and coffee extracts and essences
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... its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, structure, characteristics, main players, growth and demand ... of the report is to describe the state of the tea and coffee extracts and essences market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information ...
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Germany: market of tea or mat? extracts and essences
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... development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, structure, characteristics, main players, growth and demand ... of the report is to describe the state of the tea or maté extracts and essences market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about ...
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Germany: market of vegetable and fruit flour and meal
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... its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, structure, characteristics, main players, growth and demand ... of the report is to describe the state of the vegetable and fruit flour and meal market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information ...
July 2024
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Germany: market of whole skins of bovine or equine animals
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... of the report is to describe the state of the whole skins of bovine or equine animals market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about ... , imports, exports and consumption and to build a forecast for the market in the medium term. In addition, the report presents an elaborate analysis ...
July 2024
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Germany: mastics and painters’ fillings market
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... The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the mastics and painters’ fillings market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about the ... includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size), value ...
July 2024
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Germany: mechanical wood pulp market
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... development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, structure, characteristics, main players, growth and demand ... purpose of the report is to describe the state of the mechanical wood pulp market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about the ...
July 2024
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Germany: medium density fibreboard (MDF) market
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... The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the medium density fibreboard market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about the ... demand on the market; Forecast for development of the market in the medium term (including three possible scenarios for development). This report ...
July 2024
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Germany: metal or glass polishes market
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... The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the metal or glass polishes market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about the ... ), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the metal or glass polishes market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy ...
July 2024
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Germany: milk and cream (1% and 6% fat) market
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... . The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the milk and cream market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about the ... participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the milk and cream market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy ...
July 2024
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Germany: milk and cream (6% and 21% fat) market
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... . The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the milk and cream market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about the ... participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the milk and cream market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy ...
July 2024
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