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Here are some basic facts about the country.
Germany’s Economic Structure
Germany is Europe’s largest economy and the world’s fifth largest. In 2012, the country’ GDP was estimated at USD 3.401 trillion. The GDP shrank in 2009 by 5.9% due to the world financial crisis. It recovered in 2010 to grow by 4.2% and 3.0% in 2011. However it was hit by the Euro crisis in 2012 and shrank 0.7%. Unemployment in 2012 was 5.5% and inflation was running at 2.1%.
Over the last 20 years, the government has spent USD 2 trillion on the rehabilitation of East Germany. However, there remains a marked economic divide between the east and the west of the country.
Germany has a very small agricultural sector that provides only 0.8% of GDP with industry providing 28% and services 78.2%. Key exports are machinery, vehicles, chemicals, metal manufacturing, foodstuffs and textiles.
Germany's main export partners include France, the UK, Netherlands, the USA, Italy, China, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, and Poland.
Its import partners are France, the Netherlands, Belgium, China, Italy, Austria, the UK, Russia, and the Czech Republic.
Industry Analysis
Vehicle Manufacturing
In 2010, Germany’ car manufacturing industry was worth USD 104.1billion. It grew 3.2% between 2006 and 2010. The forecast through to 2015 is growth of 3.2% reaching USD 122.1 billion by end-2015. The predictions got off to a slow start in the early years of the forecast but recent news has been extremely positive. December 2013 saw the western European car market grow by 13%, for the first time reaching double figures over the last four years. Domestic sales grew by 5%, and record sales were achieved in the USA.
German car companies are among the world class manufacturers, including Audi, BMW, Ford Germany, Mercedes Benz, Opel, Porsche, and Volkswagen.
The industry is maintaining its leading edge in innovation, taking 30% all the country's R&D spending. Upper midrange and luxury segments are leaders in the market. It has finally begun the development of more environmentally friendly vehicles.
Mechanical Engineering
Unlike car manufacturing, the German mechanical engineering industry is based dominated by small and medium size firms rather than by large companies. Around 88% of the 6000 companies in the sector employ less than 250 people. However with 965,000 employees it is the largest employer in the country and the workforce is recognised as being highly skilled.
The difficult world trading conditions of 2010 to 2012 saw slow trading as countries around the world cut back on investment. However recently there are signs of recovery. 76% of production goes to export bringing a trade surplus of $88 billion in 2011. With 17% of the global market Germany is the world leader ahead of the USA and Japan.
Electronics
Together with other German industries, the electronics sector seems to be recovering from the setbacks of 2010 to 2012. Companies employ 1.5 million people worldwide with 800,000 of these jobs being in Germany. It produced a turnover of USD 224 billion in 2011 from the production of 100,000 different products.
Production is split between the following sectors: automotive and industrial electronics (64.7%), data processing 25%, telecoms 8.0%, and consumer electronics 2.3%.
Germany dominates the sector in Europe, and it is the world’s second only behind Japan. Prospects for the industry look good, with Germany is seen as the most attractive country for investment in Europe by 35% of companies, with Poland a long way behind with 10%.
Chemicals
Germany has the largest chemical company in the world – BASF. Other large companies include, Hoechst, Bayer and Lanxess. In 2010, it provided 25% of all European sales of EUR 180 billion. It is the 4th largest chemical producer in the world. The industry employed 423,000 people in 2011, and it is upbeat in its predictions for 2014 expecting 2% much better than the last two years.
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Germany Facility Management Market By Service (Property, Cleaning, Security, Support, Catering, Others), By Type (Hard Services, Soft Services), By Industry (Organized, Unorganized), By End User (Commercial, Residential, Industrial, Public Sector), By Sectors (Education, Healthcare, Real Estate, Banking, Hospitality, Housing, Others), By Region, Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2018-2028.
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Germany Electric Commercial Vehicle Market By Vehicle Type (Light Commercial Vehicle, Medium Commercial Vehicle, Heavy Commercial Vehicle), Propulsion Type (BEV, HEV, PHEV and FCEV), By Range Type (0-150 Miles, 151-250 Miles, 251-500 Miles and above 500 Miles), By Battery Capacity (Up to 100 kWh, 101-200 kWh, & Above 200 kWh), By Region, Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2028
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maxingvest ag - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report
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Aldi Einkauf GmbH & Co oHG - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report
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... Aldi Einkauf GmbH & Co. oHG (Aldi) is a discount supermarket chain based in Germany. The company operates retail stores under Aldi Nord and Aldi Sud divisions. Aldi ... , Switzerland, and the US. Aldi is headquartered in Essen, Germany. SCOPE Detailed information on Aldi Einkauf GmbH & Co oHG required for business ...
August 2023
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C&A Mode GmbH & Co KG - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report
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August 2023
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dm-drogerie markt GmbH + Co KG - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report
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... view of the business model of dm-drogerie markt GmbH and Company KG including a breakdown and examination of key business segments Intelligence on dm-drogerie markt GmbH and Company KG's mergers and ... on dm-drogerie markt GmbH and Company KG's business structure, strategy and prospects. KEY HIGHLIGHTS dm-drogerie markt GmbH and Co. KG (dm-drogerie) is a personal and health care products retailer based in Germany. The ...
August 2023
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Dohler GmbH - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report
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Dohler GmbH - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report SUMMARY Dohler GmbH - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report, is a source of ... North America and South America. Dohler is headquartered in Darmstadt, Germany. SCOPE Detailed information on Dohler GmbH required for business and competitor ...
August 2023
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Gerhard Schubert GmbH - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report
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Gerhard Schubert GmbH - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report SUMMARY Gerhard Schubert GmbH - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report, is ... Germany, the US, the UK and Canada. Gerhard is headquartered in Crailsheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany. SCOPE Detailed information on Gerhard Schubert GmbH ...
August 2023
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Hornbach Holding AG & Co KGaA - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report
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... a 360˚ view of the company. KEY HIGHLIGHTS HORNBACH Holding AG & Co. KGaA (Hornbach) is a specialty retailer, which offers do-it-yourself ( ... , Slovakia, France, and Luxembourg. Hornbach is headquartered at Neustadt Weinstrasse, Germany. SCOPE Detailed information on HORNBACH Holding AG & Co. KGaA required for ...
August 2023
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Envases Ohringen GmbH - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report
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... HUBER Packaging Group GmbH in the form of a SWOT analysis An in-depth view of the business model of HUBER Packaging Group GmbH including a breakdown and examination of key business segments Intelligence on HUBER Packaging Group GmbH ...
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Koln Dusseldorfer Deutsche Rheinschiffahrt AG - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report
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... affecting Koln Dusseldorfer Deutsche Rheinschiffahrt AG in the form of a SWOT analysis An in-depth view of the business model of Koln Dusseldorfer Deutsche Rheinschiffahrt AG including a breakdown and examination of key business segments Intelligence on Koln Dusseldorfer Deutsche Rheinschiffahrt ... on Koln Dusseldorfer Deutsche Rheinschiffahrt AG's business structure, strategy and prospects. KEY HIGHLIGHTS Koln Dusseldorfer Deutsche Rheinschiffahrt AG (KDR) is a cruise line operator on the Rhine,
August 2023
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LSG Sky Chefs Group - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report
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... Pacific. LSG is headquartered in Neu-Isenburg, Germany. Scope Detailed information on LSG Sky Chefs Group required ... for business and competitor intelligence needs A study of the major internal and external factors affecting LSG Sky Chefs Group ...
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NORDSEE GmbH - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report
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August 2023
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Salzgitter AG - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report
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Salzgitter AG - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report SUMMARY Salzgitter AG - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report, is a source ... affiliates globally. The company is headquartered in Salzgitter, Germany. SCOPE Detailed information on Salzgitter AG required for business and competitor intelligence ...
August 2023
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Sausalito Holding GmbH - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report
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... SUMMARY Sausalito Holding GmbH - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report, is a source of comprehensive company data ... ' businesses better. Stay up to date on Sausalito Holding GmbH's business structure, strategy and prospects. KEY HIGHLIGHTS Sausalito Holding GmbH (Sausalito) is a gastro pub group based in Germany. The company was established ...
August 2023
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Schuler AG - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report
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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 2023
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Secunet Security Networks AG - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report
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Security Networks AG - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report Summary Security Networks AG - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report, is ... automobile. Secunet is headquartered in Essen, Germany. Scope Detailed information on Security Networks AG required for business and competitor intelligence needs ...
August 2023
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SUDPACK Verpackungen GmbH & Co KG - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report
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... view of the business model of SÜDPACK Verpackungen GmbH and Co. KG including a breakdown and examination of key business segments Intelligence on SÜDPACK Verpackungen GmbH and Co. KG's mergers and acquisitions (MandA ... up to date on SÜDPACK Verpackungen GmbH and Co. KG's business structure, strategy and prospects. KEY HIGHLIGHTS Sudpack Verpackungen GmbH and Co. KG (Sudpack) is a plastic packaging solutions provider based in Germany. The ...
August 2023
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Tchibo GmbH (Foodservice) - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report
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August 2023
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Zoologischer Garten Berlin AG - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report
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... . KEY HIGHLIGHTS Zoologischer Garten Berlin AG (ZGB) operates a zoo and an aquarium. It is the oldest zoological garden in Germany. The company ... world. The company is headquartered in Berlin, Germany. SCOPE Detailed information on Zoologischer Garten Berlin AG required for business and competitor intelligence ...
August 2023
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ConCardis GmbH - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report
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August 2023
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Union Investment Group - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report
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August 2023
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Berliner Volksbank eG - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report
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August 2023
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Sky Deutschland GmbH - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report
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Sky Deutschland GmbH - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report SUMMARY Sky Deutschland GmbH - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance ... in Germany. Sky Deutschland operates as the subsidiary of Sky PLC and is headquartered in Munich, Germany. SCOPE Detailed information on Sky Deutschland GmbH required for ...
August 2023
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Wirtgen GmbH - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report
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Wirtgen GmbH - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report SUMMARY Wirtgen GmbH - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report, is a source of ... North America and Western Europe. Wirtgen is headquartered in Windhagen, Germany. SCOPE Detailed information on Wirtgen GmbH required for business and competitor ...
August 2023
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Sennebogen Maschinenfabrik GmbH - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report
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Sennebogen Maschinenfabrik GmbH - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report SUMMARY Sennebogen Maschinenfabrik GmbH - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report, ... and Asia. Sennebogen is headquartered in Straubing, Bavaria, Germany. SCOPE Detailed information on Sennebogen Maschinenfabrik GmbH required for ...
August 2023
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