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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 Trade of Windows, French-windows, Frames, of Wood: Import, Export, Market Prospects
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Germany Trade of Windows, French-windows, Frames, of Wood: Import, Export, Market Prospects
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DZ Bank AG - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
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... Corporate Finance Report SUMMARY DZ Bank AG - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report, is a source of ... bank. It serves the cooperative banks and their customers with retail banking, corporate banking, capital markets, and transaction banking solutions. DZ Bank is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany. ...
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ERGO Group AG - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report SUMMARY ERGO Group AG - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report, is a source ... presence in various countries across Asia and Europe. ERGO Group is headquartered in Dusseldorf, Germany. ERGO Group reported gross premiums written of EUR17,546 million ...
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Envases Ohringen GmbH - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
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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 ...
January 2026
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Metro AG - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
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Metro AG - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report SUMMARY Metro AG - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report, is a source of ... Pro. METRO has operations in Germany, Western Europe, Eastern Europe and Asia. METRO is headquartered in Dusseldorf, Germany. SCOPE Detailed information on Metro AG required ...
January 2026
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Pieroth Wein GmbH - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
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January 2026
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Jenoptik AG - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
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Jenoptik AG - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report SUMMARY Jenoptik AG - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report, is a source of comprehensive ... and Africa, and Asia-Pacific. Jenoptik is headquartered in Jena, Thuringia, Germany. SCOPE Detailed information on Jenoptik AG required for business and ...
January 2026
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J.W. Ostendorf GmbH & Co KG - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
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... in Europe, and headquartered in Coesfeld, Germany. Scope Detailed information on J.W. Ostendorf GmbH & Co KG required for business and ... the business model of J.W. Ostendorf GmbH & Co KG including a breakdown and examination of key business segments Intelligence on J.W. Ostendorf GmbH & Co KG's mergers and ...
January 2026
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Generali Deutschland AG - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
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Generali Deutschland AG - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report SUMMARY Generali Deutschland AG - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report, is a ... actuarial services and claims settlement services. Generali Deutschland is headquartered in Munich, Germany. The company reported gross written premium ...
January 2026
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Legal Services in Germany
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... France legal services market by value in 2018? What will be the size of the France legal services market in 2023? What factors are affecting the strength of competition in the France legal services ...
January 2026
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Tires & Rubber in Germany
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Tires & Rubber in Germany SUMMARY Tires & Rubber in Germany industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary ... The tires and rubber market consists of the manufacturers revenues generated through the sales of both original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and aftermarket tires for ...
January 2026
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Foot-wear industry in Germany: Business Report 2026
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... of the country. During 2014, exports and imports of foot-wear in Germany rose significantly. Germany imports shoes mainly from China and Italy, and ... developing countries. Report Scope The first two chapters of ‘Foot-wear industry in Germany: Business Report 2019’ provide general information about the country as ...
January 2026
94 pages
Media in Germany
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... understanding the future growth prospects of the Germany media market with five year forecasts REASONS TO ... of the Germany media market by value in 2017? What will be the size of the Germany media market in ... affecting the strength of competition in the Germany media market? How has the market performed over ...
December 2025
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Publishing in Germany
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December 2025
41 pages
Advertising in Germany
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December 2025
46 pages
Newspapers in Germany
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... to presentations and pitches by understanding the future growth prospects of the Germany newspapers market with five year forecasts by both value and volume ... What was the size of the Germany newspapers market by value in 2018? What will be the size of the Germany newspapers market in 2023? What factors are ...
December 2025
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Seasonings, Dressings & Sauces in Germany
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... Germany seasonings, dressings & sauces market by value in 2017? What will be the size of the Germany seasonings, dressings & sauces market in 2022? What factors are affecting the strength of competition in the Germany seasonings, dressings & sauces ...
December 2025
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Digital Advertising in Germany
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Digital Advertising in Germany SUMMARY Digital Advertising in Germany industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary ... for by digital channels, the majority of which is acquired by Google and Facebook, the most popular search engine and social media site in Germany. SCOPE ...
December 2025
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Broadcasting & Cable TV in Germany
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Broadcasting & Cable TV in Germany industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market share, market size (value and volume 2019-24, and forecast to 2...
December 2025
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Life Insurance & Pension in Germany
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Life Insurance & Pension in Germany industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market share, market size (value and volume 2019-24, and forecast to...
December 2025
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Digital Media in Germany
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... the digital media market in Germany Leading company profiles reveal details of key digital media market players ... Germany digital media market by value in 2018? What will be the size of the Germany digital media market in 2023? What factors are affecting the strength of competition in the Germany digital media ...
December 2025
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Oils & Fats in Germany
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Oils & Fats in Germany industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value 2019-24, and forecast to 2029). The profile also contains descr...
December 2025
37 pages
Tobacco & Tobacco Products in Germany
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Tobacco & Tobacco Products in Germany industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market share, market size (value and volume 2019-24, and forecast t...
December 2025
44 pages
Automotive Aftermarket in Germany
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Automotive Aftermarket in Germany industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market share, market size (value and volume 2019-24, and forecast to 20...
December 2025
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AUDI AG - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
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AUDI AG - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report SUMMARY AUDI AG - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report, is a source of comprehensive ... segments through its brands Audi, Lamborghini, and Ducati. It is headquartered in Ingolstadt, Germany. SCOPE Detailed information on AUDI AG required for business ...
December 2025
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Aldi Einkauf GmbH & Co oHG - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
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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 ...
December 2025
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Bayerische Milchindustrie eG - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
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December 2025
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Breko GmbH - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
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December 2025
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Design Hotels AG - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
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Design Hotels AG - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report SUMMARY Design Hotels AG - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report, is a ... -Pacific, Caribbean, and Europe. Design Hotels is headquartered in Berlin, Germany. SCOPE Detailed information on Design Hotels AG required for business and competitor ...
December 2025
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Dr. August Oetker KG - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
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... South America, Europe, Australia and Asia. August Oetker is headquartered in Bielefeld, Germany. SCOPE Detailed information on Dr. August Oetker KG required for business and competitor intelligence needs ...
December 2025
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Dussmann Service Deutschland GmbH - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
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... of the company. KEY HIGHLIGHTS Dussmann Service Deutschland GmbH (Dussmann Service) is a facility management service provider based in Germany. The company was established in 1963 as a division of Dussmann Group. Dussmann is involved in offering a comprehensive ...
December 2025
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Hannover Ruck SE - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
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December 2025
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Hornbach Holding AG & Co KGaA - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
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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 ...
December 2025
38 pages
Jungheinrich AG - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
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Jungheinrich AG - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report SUMMARY Jungheinrich AG - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report, is a source ... Chile, Malaysia and Australia. Jungheinrich is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany. SCOPE Detailed information on Jungheinrich AG required for business and competitor ...
December 2025
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Koln Dusseldorfer Deutsche Rheinschiffahrt AG - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
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December 2025
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Lufthansa Technik AG - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
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December 2025
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Mehler Vario System GmbH - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
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... , Germany. SCOPE Detailed information on Mehler Vario System GmbH required for business and competitor intelligence needs A study of the major internal and external factors affecting Mehler Vario System GmbH ...
December 2025
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NORDSEE GmbH - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
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NORDSEE GmbH. - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report Summary NORDSEE GmbH. - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report, is a source of ... Bulgaria, Hungary, and Belgium. Nordsee is headquartered in Bremerhaven, Germany. Scope Detailed information on NORDSEE GmbH. required for business and competitor ...
December 2025
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