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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Germany: market of mixers, kneaders and agitators for rubbers and plastics
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... market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the mixers, kneaders and agitators for rubbers and plastics market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast ...
July 2024
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Germany: mobile cranes market
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... and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the mobile cranes market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size), value and dynamics; Market ...
July 2024
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Germany: motor caravans market
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... and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the motor caravans market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size), value and dynamics; Market ...
July 2024
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Germany: market of motor vehicles with a petrol engine
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... insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the motor vehicles with a petrol engine market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size ...
July 2024
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Germany: market of multi-functional industrial robots
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... and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the multi-functional industrial robots market in Germany 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: market of offset printing machinery
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... and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the offset printing machinery market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size), value ...
July 2024
100 pages
Germany: market of paper and paperboard making machinery
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... from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the paper and paperboard making machinery market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market ...
July 2024
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Germany: paper cutting machines market
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... and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the paper cutting machines market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size), value and dynamics; Market ...
July 2024
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Germany: market of paper slitting and cross cutting machines
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... from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the paper slitting and cross cutting machines market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market ...
July 2024
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Germany: market of parts for glass working machines
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... from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the parts for glass working machines market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market ...
July 2024
100 pages
Germany: market of parts for leather working machinery
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... from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the parts for leather working machinery market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market ...
July 2024
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Germany: market of parts for paper working machinery
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... from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the parts for paper working machinery market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market ...
July 2024
100 pages
Germany: market of parts for printing and book binding machinery
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... market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the parts for printing and book binding machinery market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast ...
July 2024
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Germany: market of parts for pulp making machinery
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... from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the parts for pulp making machinery market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market ...
July 2024
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Germany: market of parts for rubber and plastics working machinery
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... market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the parts for rubber and plastics working machinery market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast ...
July 2024
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Germany: market of parts for textile working machinery
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... from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the parts for textile working machinery market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market ...
July 2024
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Germany: passenger cars market
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... and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the passenger cars market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size), value and dynamics; Market ...
July 2024
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Germany: perfect binding machines market
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... and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the perfect binding machines market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size), value and dynamics; Market ...
July 2024
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Germany: plastic and rubber extruders market
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... . The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the plastic and rubber extruders market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about the volumes ... interviews. The report on the plastic and rubber extruders market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development ...
July 2024
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Germany: market of reel fed offset printing machinery
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... insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the reel fed offset printing machinery market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size ...
July 2024
100 pages
Germany: market of rope and cable making machines
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... from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the rope and cable making machines market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market ...
July 2024
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Germany: market of semiconductor boule and wafer manufacturing equipment
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... from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the semiconductor boule and wafer manufacturing equipment market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market ...
July 2024
100 pages
Germany: market of sewing machine parts
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... and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the sewing machine parts market in Germany 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: sewing machines market
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... and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the sewing machines market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size), value and dynamics; Market ...
July 2024
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Germany: market of size reduction equipment for rubber and plastics
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... from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the size reduction equipment for rubber and plastics market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market ...
July 2024
100 pages
Germany: snowmobiles and golf cars market
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... . The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the snowmobiles and golf cars market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about the volumes ... interviews. The report on the snowmobiles and golf cars market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development ...
July 2024
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Germany: spindles and ring travellers market
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... . The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the spindles and ring travellers market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about the volumes ... interviews. The report on the spindles and ring travellers market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development ...
July 2024
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Germany: market of textile fabric reeling, folding and cutting machines
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... from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the textile fabric reeling, folding and cutting machines market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market ...
July 2024
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Germany: market of textile spinning and twisting machines
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... insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the textile spinning and twisting machines market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size ...
July 2024
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Germany: market of trailers for goods transporation
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... insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the trailers for goods transporation market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size ...
July 2024
100 pages
Germany: trucks market
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... and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the trucks market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size), value and dynamics; Market ...
July 2024
100 pages
Germany: market of tulle, lace, embroidery and trimming making machines
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... from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the tulle, lace, embroidery and trimming making machines market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market ...
July 2024
100 pages
Germany: type setting equipment market
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... and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the type setting equipment market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size), value and dynamics; Market ...
July 2024
100 pages
Germany: vacuum moulding machines market
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... and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the vacuum moulding machines market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size), value and dynamics; Market ...
July 2024
100 pages
Germany: market of vehicle diesel and semi-diesel engines
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... insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the vehicle diesel and semi-diesel engines market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size ...
July 2024
100 pages
Germany: market of vehicle spark ignition piston engines
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... insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the vehicle spark ignition piston engines market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size ...
July 2024
100 pages
Germany: market of washing machine parts
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... and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the washing machine parts market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size), value ...
July 2024
100 pages
Germany: market of weaving machine parts
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... and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the weaving machine parts market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size), value ...
July 2024
100 pages
Germany: weaving machines market
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... and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the weaving machines market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size), value and dynamics; Market ...
July 2024
100 pages
Germany: wood, pulp and paper dryers market
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... purpose of the report is to describe the state of the wood, pulp and paper dryers market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about the volumes ... interviews. The report on the wood, pulp and paper dryers market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for ...
July 2024
100 pages
Germany: wooden prefabricated buildings market
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... and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the wooden prefabricated buildings market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size), value and dynamics; Market ...
July 2024
100 pages
Germany: plastic, concrete or aluminium prefabricated buildings market
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... purpose of the report is to describe the state of the plastic, concrete or aluminium prefabricated buildings market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about the volumes ... interviews. The report on the plastic, concrete or aluminium prefabricated buildings market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for ...
July 2024
100 pages
Germany: accordions and mouth organs market
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... . The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the accordions and mouth organs market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about the volumes ... interviews. The report on the accordions and mouth organs market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development ...
July 2024
100 pages
Germany: airbags market
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... and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the airbags market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size), value and dynamics; Market ...
July 2024
100 pages
Germany: aircraft parts market
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... and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the aircraft parts market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size), value and dynamics; Market ...
July 2024
100 pages
Germany: aircraft propellers and rotors market
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... . The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the aircraft propellers and rotors market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about the volumes ... interviews. The report on the aircraft propellers and rotors market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development ...
July 2024
100 pages
Germany: aircraft seats market
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... and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the aircraft seats market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size), value and dynamics; Market ...
July 2024
100 pages
Germany: arcade games market
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... and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the arcade games market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size), value and dynamics; Market ...
July 2024
100 pages
Germany: artificial body parts market
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... and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the artificial body parts market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size), value and dynamics; Market ...
July 2024
100 pages
