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 $88 billion in 2011. With 17% of the global market Germany is the world leader ahead of the USA and Japan.
Electronics
Together with other German industries, the electronics sector seems to be recovering from the setbacks of 2010 to 2012. Companies employ 1.5 million people worldwide with 800,000 of these jobs being in Germany. It produced a turnover of USD 224 billion in 2011 from the production of 100,000 different products.
Production is split between the following sectors: automotive and industrial electronics (64.7%), data processing 25%, telecoms 8.0%, and consumer electronics 2.3%.
Germany dominates the sector in Europe, and it is the world’s second only behind Japan. Prospects for the industry look good, with Germany is seen as the most attractive country for investment in Europe by 35% of companies, with Poland a long way behind with 10%.
Chemicals
Germany has the largest chemical company in the world – BASF. Other large companies include, Hoechst, Bayer and Lanxess. In 2010, it provided 25% of all European sales of EUR 180 billion. It is the 4th largest chemical producer in the world. The industry employed 423,000 people in 2011, and it is upbeat in its predictions for 2014 expecting 2% much better than the last two years.
more...
Publications found:
10,333
Sort by:
German Agricultural Commodities: Iran War Impact Brief
US$ 999.00
Iran War Impact Brief on the German Agricultural Commodities Market The war in Iran is reshaping global commodity flows, find out what it means for the agricultural commodities market and whether you...
October 2026
50 pages
German Broad Commodities: Iran War Impact Brief
US$ 999.00
Iran War Impact Brief on the German Broad Commodities Market The war in Iran is reshaping global commodity flows, find out what it means for the broad commodities market and whether you may need to a...
October 2026
50 pages
German Chemicals: Iran War Impact Brief
US$ 999.00
Iran War Impact Brief on the German Chemicals Market The war in Iran is reshaping global commodity flows, find out what it means for the chemicals market and whether you may need to adjust your strat...
October 2026
50 pages
German Fertilizers: Iran War Impact Brief
US$ 999.00
Iran War Impact Brief on the German Fertilizers Market The war in Iran is reshaping global commodity flows, find out what it means for the fertilizers market and whether you may need to adjust your s...
October 2026
50 pages
German Packaging Materials: Iran War Impact Brief
US$ 999.00
Iran War Impact Brief on the German Packaging Materials Market The war in Iran is reshaping global commodity flows, find out what it means for the packaging materials market and whether you may need...
October 2026
50 pages
German Plastics: Iran War Impact Brief
US$ 999.00
Iran War Impact Brief on the German Plastics Market The war in Iran is reshaping global commodity flows, find out what it means for the plastics market and whether you may need to adjust your strateg...
October 2026
50 pages
Mercedes-Benz Group AG. - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
US$ 175.00
Daimler AG - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report SUMMARY Daimler AG - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report, is a source of ... America, Western Europe, and Asia. Daimler is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany. SCOPE Detailed information on Daimler AG required for business and competitor ...
August 2026
43 pages
BASF SE - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
US$ 175.00
BASF SE - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report SUMMARY BASF SE - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report, is a source of comprehensive ... the Middle East. It is headquartered in Ludwigshafen, Germany. SCOPE Detailed information on BASF SE required for business and competitor intelligence needs A ...
August 2026
49 pages
BSH Hausgerate GmbH - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
US$ 175.00
BSH Hausgerate GmbH - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report SUMMARY BSH Hausgerate GmbH - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report, is a source ... and Asia, and is headquartered in Munich, Germany. SCOPE Detailed information on BSH Hausgerate GmbH required for business and competitor intelligence needs A ...
August 2026
34 pages
maxingvest ag - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
US$ 175.00
maxingvest ag - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report SUMMARY maxingvest ag - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report, is a source ... Asia, Australia, and internationally. maxingvest ag is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany. SCOPE Detailed information on maxingvest ag required for business and competitor ...
August 2026
18 pages
Lanxess AG - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
US$ 175.00
Lanxess AG - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report SUMMARY Lanxess AG - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report, is a source of comprehensive ... America and Asia-Pacific. Lanxess is headquartered in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. SCOPE Detailed information on Lanxess AG required for business ...
August 2026
40 pages
Hugo Boss AG - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
US$ 175.00
HUGO BOSS AG - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report Summary HUGO BOSS AG - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report, is a source of ... the Americas, and Asia/Pacific. HUGO BOSS is headquartered in Metzingen, Germany. Scope Detailed information on HUGO BOSS AG required for business and competitor ...
August 2026
38 pages
Deutsche Bahn AG - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
US$ 175.00
Deutsche Bahn AG - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report SUMMARY Deutsche Bahn AG - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report, is a source ... and North America. DB is headquartered in Berlin, Germany. SCOPE Detailed information on Deutsche Bahn AG required for business and competitor intelligence needs A ...
August 2026
52 pages
Bilfinger SE - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
US$ 175.00
Bilfinger SE - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report SUMMARY Bilfinger SE - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report, is a source of ... It is headquartered in Mannheim, Germany and employed 56,367 people as of December 31, 2015. SCOPE Detailed information on Bilfinger SE required for business and ...
August 2026
43 pages
Beneo GmbH - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
US$ 175.00
Beneo GmbH - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report SUMMARY Beneo GmbH - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report, is a source of ... facilities in Belgium, Germany, Italy and Chile. BENEO is headquartered in Mannheim, Germany. SCOPE Detailed information on Beneo GmbH required for business and ...
August 2026
31 pages
Edelmann GmbH - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
US$ 175.00
Carl Edelmann GmbH - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report SUMMARY Carl Edelmann GmbH - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report, is a ... Hungary, Brazil and China. Edelmann is headquartered in Heidenheim, Germany. SCOPE Detailed information on Carl Edelmann GmbH required for business and competitor ...
August 2026
20 pages
Deutsche Wohnen SE - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
US$ 175.00
... SUMMARY Deutsche Wohnen AG - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report, is a source of comprehensive company data ... ,128 units of residential properties and 2,090 units of commercial properties. Deutsche Wohnen is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.
August 2026
41 pages
Emsland Group - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
US$ 175.00
Emsland Group - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report SUMMARY Emsland Group - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report, is a source of ... Middle East and Asia Pacific. Emsland is headquartered in Emlichheim, Germany. SCOPE Detailed information on Emsland Group required for business and competitor ...
August 2026
25 pages
HOTEL DE GmbH - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
US$ 175.00
... HOTEL DE GmbH - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report, is a source of comprehensive company data ... Kong, India, the UK, Spain, Italy, France, Austria, the US and Germany. It operates as a subsidiary of HRS - Hotel Reservations Service Robert Ragge GmbH. HOTEL DE is headquartered in Nuremberg, Germany.
August 2026
15 pages
KION Group AG - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
US$ 175.00
KION GROUP AG - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report SUMMARY KION GROUP AG - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report, is a source of ... Africa (EMEA) and the Americas. KION is headquartered in Wiesbaden, Germany. SCOPE Detailed information on KION GROUP AG required for business and competitor ...
August 2026
53 pages
SAP SE - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
US$ 175.00
SAP SE - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report SUMMARY SAP SE - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report, is a source of comprehensive company data ... East and Africa and Asia Pacific. SAP is headquartered in Walldorf, Germany. SCOPE Detailed information on SAP SE required for business and competitor ...
August 2026
51 pages
ANDRITZ Schuler GmbH - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
US$ 175.00
Schuler AG - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report Summary Schuler AG - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report, is a source of ... , Americas and Asian countries. Schuler is headquartered in Goppingen, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany. Scope Detailed information on Schuler AG required for business and ...
August 2026
26 pages
Kaefer SE & Co KG - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
US$ 175.00
... , Africa, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. Kaefer is headquartered in Bremen, Germany. SCOPE Detailed information on Kaefer Isoliertechnik GmbH & Co KG required for business and competitor intelligence ...
August 2026
27 pages
Putzmeister Holding GmbH - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
US$ 175.00
Putzmeister Holding GmbH - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report SUMMARY Putzmeister Holding GmbH - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report, ... Italy and the US. Putzmeister is headquartered in Aichtal, Germany. SCOPE Detailed information on Putzmeister Holding GmbH required for business and ...
August 2026
30 pages
Zalando SE - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
US$ 175.00
Zalando SE - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis, is a source of comprehensive company data and information. The report covers the company's structure, operation, SWOT analysis, product and service offe...
August 2026
40 pages
Commerzbank AG - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
US$ 175.00
Commerzbank AG - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis, is a source of comprehensive company data and information. The report covers the company's structure, operation, SWOT analysis, product and service...
August 2026
66 pages
Germany Digital Health Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Technology (Tele-healthcare, mHealth, Healthcare Analytics, Digital Health Systems), By Component, By Application, By End Use (Patients, Providers, Payers), And Segment Forecasts, 2026 - 2033
US$ 3,950.00
Germany Digital Health Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Technology (Tele-healthcare, mHealth, Healthcare Analytics, Digital Health Systems), By Component, By Application, By End Use (Pat...
August 2026
120 pages
Germany Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Market Size, Share, and Analysis, By Vehicle Type (Passenger Vehicles, Commercial Vehicles, Two-Wheelers), By Component (Hardware, Software, Services), By Sales Channel (OEM, Aftermarket) and Forecast 2026–2035
US$ 4,800.00
Germany Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Market was valued at USD $110 million in 2026 and is projected to reach USD $360 million by 2035, registering a CAGR of 14.0% across the forecast peri...
August 2026
549 pages
Germany Industrial Automation Market Size, Share, and Analysis, By Component (Hardware, Software, Services), By Deployment Mode (Cloud, On-Premise, Hybrid), By Organization Size (Large Enterprises, Small & Medium Enterprises) and Forecast 2026–2035
US$ 4,120.00
Germany Industrial Automation Market was valued at USD $100 million in 2026 and is projected to reach USD $280 million by 2035, registering a CAGR of 12.0% across the forecast period. The Germany Indu...
August 2026
430 pages
Germany Renewable Energy Market Size, Share, and Analysis, By Type (Equipment, Systems, Services), By Application (Utility-Scale, Commercial & Industrial, Residential), By End-User (Power Generation, Industrial, Government & Public Sector, Others) and Forecast 2026–2035
US$ 4,080.00
Germany Renewable Energy Market was valued at USD $450 million in 2026 and is projected to reach USD $1.58 billion by 2035, registering a CAGR of 15.0% across the forecast period. The Germany Renewabl...
August 2026
385 pages
adidas AG - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
US$ 175.00
adidas AG - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report SUMMARY adidas AG - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report, is a source of ... Americas and Asia. It is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany. SCOPE Detailed information on adidas AG required for business and competitor intelligence needs A ...
July 2026
46 pages
Axel Springer SE - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
US$ 175.00
Axel Springer SE - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report SUMMARY Axel Springer SE - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report, is a ... has various brands in Germany and other countries. Axel Springer is headquartered in Berlin, Germany. SCOPE Detailed information on Axel Springer SE required for business ...
July 2026
50 pages
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
US$ 175.00
... , providing a 360˚ view of the company. KEY HIGHLIGHTS Henkel AG & Co. KGaA (Henkel or 'the company') is a consumer goods manufacturing company. ... . The company is headquartered in Dusseldorf, Germany. SCOPE Detailed information on Henkel AG & Co. KGaA required for business and competitor intelligence needs ...
July 2026
38 pages
DHL Group - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
US$ 175.00
Deutsche Post AG - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report SUMMARY Deutsche Post AG - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report, is a source ... main global hubs. Deutsche Post is headquartered in Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. SCOPE Detailed information on Deutsche Post AG required for business ...
July 2026
79 pages
Heraeus Holding GmbH - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
US$ 175.00
Heraeus Holding GmbH - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report SUMMARY Heraeus Holding GmbH - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report, is a ... Pacific, Africa and Europe. Heraeus is headquartered in Hanau, Germany. SCOPE Detailed information on Heraeus Holding GmbH required for business and competitor ...
July 2026
31 pages
Sixt SE - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
US$ 175.00
Sixt SE - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report SUMMARY Sixt SE - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report, is a source of comprehensive ... Denmark and Egypt, among others. Sixt is headquartered in Pullach, Germany. SCOPE Detailed information on Sixt SE required for business and competitor intelligence ...
July 2026
51 pages
Hansgrohe SE - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
US$ 175.00
Hansgrohe SE - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report SUMMARY Hansgrohe SE - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report, is a source of ... America and North America regions. Hansgrohe, and is headquartered in Schiltach, Germany. SCOPE Detailed information on Hansgrohe SE required for business and ...
July 2026
20 pages
