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: kitchen furniture 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 kitchen furniture 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 ...
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Germany: large civil airplanes 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 large civil airplanes 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: lighters 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 lighters 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 ...
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Germany: locomotive and rolling-stock parts market
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... . The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the locomotive and rolling-stock parts market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about the volumes ... interviews. The report on the locomotive and rolling-stock parts market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development ...
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Germany: makeup brushes 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 makeup brushes 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 adjustable height swivel chairs
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... insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the adjustable height swivel chairs 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 anesthesia apparatus and instruments
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... insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the anesthesia apparatus and instruments 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 blood pressure measuring instruments
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... insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the blood pressure measuring instruments 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 breathing appliances and gas masks
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... insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the breathing appliances and gas masks 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 cane, osier, bamboo and rattan furniture
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... from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the cane, osier, bamboo and rattan furniture 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 casino game tables and bowling alley equipment
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... from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the casino game tables and bowling alley equipment 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 cellular plastic mattresses
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... and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the cellular plastic mattresses 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 cellular rubber mattresses
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... and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the cellular rubber mattresses 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 cultured pearls and worked precious stones
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... from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the cultured pearls and worked precious stones 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 dental and bone reconstruction cements
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... from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the dental and bone reconstruction cements 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 dentist, barber and similar chairs
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... insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the dentist, barber and similar chairs 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 drive axles and non-driving axles
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... insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the drive axles and non-driving axles 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 electric car racing sets
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... insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the electric car racing sets 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 electric sound signalling equipment for vehicles
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... from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the electric sound signalling equipment for vehicles 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 felt tip pens and markers
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... insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the felt tip pens and markers 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 guitars, violins and other string musical instruments
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... from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the guitars, violins and other string musical instruments 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 gym, fitness and athletics equipment
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... insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the gym, fitness and athletics equipment 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 iron and steel prefabricated buildings
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... from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the iron and steel prefabricated buildings 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 mechano-therapy and massage equipment
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... insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the mechano-therapy and massage equipment 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 medical, dental and surgical furniture
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... insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the medical, dental and surgical furniture 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 mufflers and exhaust pipes
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... insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the mufflers and exhaust pipes 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 not mechanically propelled vehicles
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... insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the not mechanically propelled vehicles 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 not self-propelled railway cars
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... insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the not self-propelled railway cars 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 offshore vessels and infrastructure
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... insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the offshore vessels and infrastructure 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 orthopaedic appliance 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 orthopaedic appliance 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: market of oxygen therapy and respiration apparatus
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... insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the oxygen therapy and respiration apparatus 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 parts for internal combustion engine equipment
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... from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the parts for internal combustion engine equipment 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: market of percussion musical instruments
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... and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the percussion musical instruments 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 pool and billiards products
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... insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the pool and billiards products 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 railway track fixtures and fittings
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... insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the railway track fixtures and fittings 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 self-propelled railway cars
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... and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the self-propelled railway 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 ...
July 2024
100 pages
Germany: market of signalling, safety and traffic control equipment for railways
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... market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the signalling, safety and traffic control equipment for railways market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast ...
July 2024
100 pages
Germany: market of single vision and multifocal lenses
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... insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the single vision and multifocal lenses 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 spectacle lenses not for vision correction
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... from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the spectacle lenses not for vision correction 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 splints, orthopaedic and fracture appliances
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... insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the splints, orthopaedic and fracture appliances 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 spring interior mattresses
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... and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the spring interior mattresses 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 trailer and semi-trailer axles
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... insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the trailer and semi-trailer axles 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 trailer and semi-trailer bodies
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... insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the trailer and semi-trailer bodies 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 trailer and semi-trailer chassis
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... insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the trailer and semi-trailer chassis 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 trailer and semi-trailer parts
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... insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the trailer and semi-trailer parts 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 body 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 vehicle 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 ...
July 2024
100 pages
Germany: market of vehicle, aircraft and ship wiring sets
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... from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the vehicle, aircraft and ship wiring sets 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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