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 window dressing displays
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... and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the window dressing displays 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 wooden dining and living room furniture
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... from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the wooden dining and living room 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
100 pages
Germany: market of wooden furniture for shops
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... insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the wooden furniture for shops 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 worked animal carving material
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... insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the worked animal carving material 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 worked mineral carving material
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... insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the worked mineral carving material 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: mattress supports 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 mattress supports 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: mattresses 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 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 and dynamics; Market ...
July 2024
100 pages
Germany: mechanical pencils 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 mechanical pencils 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: mechanically propelled wheelchairs 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 mechanically propelled wheelchairs 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: medical endoscopes 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 medical endoscopes 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: medical gel preparations 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 medical gel preparations 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: metal frame chairs 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 metal frame chairs 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: metal 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 metal 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 ...
July 2024
100 pages
Germany: metal office 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 metal office 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 ...
July 2024
100 pages
Germany: motor boats and yachts market
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... . The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the motor boats and yachts market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about the volumes ... interviews. The report on the motor boats and yachts market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development ...
July 2024
100 pages
Germany: motorcycle 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 motorcycle 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: motorcycles 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 motorcycles 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: musical instrument 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 musical instrument 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: needles, catheters and cannulae market
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... . The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the needles, catheters and cannulae market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about the volumes ... interviews. The report on the needles, catheters and cannulae market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development ...
July 2024
100 pages
Germany: non-plastic glass frames 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 non-plastic glass frames 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: not mechanically propelled wheelchairs market
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... . The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the not mechanically propelled wheelchairs market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about the volumes, dynamics ... -structured interviews. The report on the not mechanically propelled wheelchairs market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development ...
July 2024
100 pages
Germany: office 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 office 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 ...
July 2024
100 pages
Germany: ophthalmic instruments 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 ophthalmic 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 and dynamics; Market ...
July 2024
100 pages
Germany: paint 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 paint 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
100 pages
Germany: paint pads and rollers market
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... . The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the paint pads and rollers market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about the volumes ... interviews. The report on the paint pads and rollers market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development ...
July 2024
100 pages
Germany: pen and pencil sets market
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... . The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the pen and pencil sets market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about the volumes ... interviews. The report on the pen and pencil sets market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development ...
July 2024
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Germany: pens 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 pens 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: personal care 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 personal care 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
100 pages
Germany: pianos 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 pianos 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: pipe and pump organs market
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... . The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the pipe and pump organs market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about the volumes ... interviews. The report on the pipe and pump organs market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development ...
July 2024
100 pages
Germany: plastic artificial teeth 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 plastic artificial teeth 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 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 plastic 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 ...
July 2024
100 pages
Germany: plastic glass frames 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 plastic glass frames 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: precious metal jewelry 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 precious metal jewelry 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: precious metal products 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 precious metal products 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: protective gloves 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 protective gloves 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: railway 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 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 and dynamics; Market ...
July 2024
100 pages
Germany: reaction engines market (except fot turbojets)
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... and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the reaction engines 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: reefer ships 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 reefer ships 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: renal dialysis 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 renal dialysis 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: rowing boats and canoes market
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... . The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the rowing boats and canoes market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about the volumes ... interviews. The report on the rowing boats and canoes market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development ...
July 2024
100 pages
Germany: safety headgear 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 safety headgear 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: sailboats 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 sailboats 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: seat belts 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 seat belts 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: silverware products 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 silverware products 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: single vision lenses 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 single vision lenses 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: small 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 small 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
100 pages
Germany: snow skis 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 snow skis 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: spacecraft 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 spacecraft 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: spectacle lenses 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 spectacle lenses 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
