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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Continental AG - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
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Continental AG - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report SUMMARY Continental AG - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report, is a source of ... and the Americas. It is headquartered in Hanover, Germany. SCOPE Detailed information on Continental AG required for business and competitor intelligence needs A ...
January 2025
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Marquard & Bahls AG - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
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... ' businesses better. Stay up to date on Marquard and Bahls AG's business structure, strategy and prospects. KEY HIGHLIGHTS Marquard and Bahls AG (Marquard and Bahls or 'the company') is a privately-held ... company operates in Europe, America, Asia and Africa. It is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany.
January 2025
34 pages
Siemens AG - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
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Siemens AG - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report SUMMARY Siemens AG - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report, is a source of comprehensive ... -Pacific. The company is headquartered in Munich, Germany. SCOPE Detailed information on Siemens AG required for business and competitor intelligence needs ...
January 2025
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Helm AG - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
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Helm AG - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report SUMMARY Helm AG - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report, is a source of ... 360˚ view of the company. KEY HIGHLIGHTS Helm AG (Helm) is a multifunctional distribution company based in Germany. It primarily offers chemicals, fertilizers and crop ...
January 2025
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STADA Arzneimittel AG - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
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STADA Arzneimittel AG - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report SUMMARY STADA Arzneimittel AG - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report, is a source ... in Europe and Asia Pacific. STADA is headquartered in Bad Vilbel, Germany. SCOPE Detailed information on STADA Arzneimittel AG required for business and ...
January 2025
43 pages
Stihl Holding AG & Co KG - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
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... , North America, Central America and South America. STIHL is headquartered in Waiblingen, Germany. SCOPE Detailed information on Stihl Holding AG & Co KG required for business and competitor intelligence ...
January 2025
27 pages
Germany Life & Non-Life Insurance Market By Type (Life Insurance, Non-Life Insurance), By Provider (Direct, Agency, Banks, Others), By Region, Competition, Forecast & Opportunities, 2020-2030F
US$ 3,500.00
Germany Life & Non-Life Insurance market was valued at USD 85.24 Billion in 2024 and is expected to grow to USD 96.89 Billion by 2030 with a CAGR of 3.65% during the forecast period. The Germany Life...
January 2025
82 pages
Germany Two-Wheeler Market By Vehicle Type (Scooter/Moped, Motorcycle), By Engine Capacity Type (Up to 125cc, 126-250cc, 251-500cc, Above 500cc), By Fuel Type (Gasoline, Electric) By Region, Competition, Forecast & Opportunities, 2020-2030F
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Germany Two-Wheeler Market was valued at USD 1.97 Billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 2.49 Billion by 2030 with a CAGR of 4.04% during the forecast period. The Germany two-wheeler market is w...
January 2025
80 pages
ALTANA AG - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
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ALTANA AG - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report SUMMARY ALTANA AG - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report, is a source of comprehensive ... America and Asia. It is headquartered in Wessel, Germany. SCOPE Detailed information on ALTANA AG required for business and competitor intelligence needs A ...
December 2024
44 pages
Vaillant Group - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
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... SUMMARY Vaillant Group - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report, is a source of comprehensive company data and information. The report covers the company's structure, operation, SWOT ... in over 20 countries and exports its products to more than 60 countries. Vaillant is headquartered in Remscheid, Germany.
December 2024
34 pages
Deutsche Ruckversicherung AG - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
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Deutsche Ruckversicherung AG - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report SUMMARY Deutsche Ruckversicherung AG - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report, is a source ... are spanned across Germany, Austria, Central Europe and Eastern Europe. Deutsche Ruck is headquartered in Dusseldorf, Germany. The company ...
December 2024
33 pages
M.M.Warburg & CO KGaA - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
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... MMWC is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany. SCOPE Detailed information on M.M.Warburg & CO KGaA required for business and competitor intelligence ... model of M.M.Warburg & CO KGaA including a breakdown and examination of key business segments Intelligence on M.M.Warburg & CO KGaA's mergers and acquisitions ...
December 2024
32 pages
Hamburg Commercial Bank - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
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Hamburg Commercial Bank Company Profile and SWOT Analysis Hamburg Commercial Bank Company Profile and SWOT Analysis, is a source of comprehensive company data and information. The report covers the c...
December 2024
48 pages
Portigon AG - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
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Portigon AG Company Profile and SWOT Analysis Portigon AG Company Profile and SWOT Analysis, is a source of comprehensive company data and information. The report covers the company's structure, oper...
December 2024
25 pages
HDI Global Specialty SE - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
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HDI Global Specialty SE Company Profile and SWOT Analysis HDI Global Specialty SE Company Profile and SWOT Analysis, is a source of comprehensive company data and information. The report covers the c...
December 2024
39 pages
Transportation Services in Germany
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... Germany transportation services market by value in 2017? What will be the size of the Germany transportation services market in 2022? What factors are affecting the strength of competition in the Germany transportation services ...
December 2024
45 pages
Syrups & Spreads in Germany
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Syrups & Spreads in Germany Syrups & Spreads in Germany industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value 2018-23, and forecast to 2028...
December 2024
38 pages
Agricultural Products in Germany
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... Germany agricultural products market by value in 2017? What will be the size of the Germany agricultural products market in 2022? What factors are affecting the strength of competition in the Germany agricultural products ...
November 2024
45 pages
Germany Air Purifier Market - 2024-2031
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Germany Air Purifier Market reached in and is expected to reach by , growing with a CAGR of 0.00% during the forecast period 2026-. The Germany Air Purifier Market emerges as a key focus in DataM Inte...
November 2024
46 pages
Germany Patient-Centered Medical Home Market - 2024-2031
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Germany Patient-Centered Medical Home Market reached US$ 12.07 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach US$ 18.31 billion by 2031, growing with a CAGR of 5.30% during the forecast period 2026-2031. Th...
November 2024
63 pages
Atlas Elektronik GmbH - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
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Atlas Elektronik GmbH - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report SUMMARY Atlas Elektronik GmbH - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report, is a ... regions. AEG is headquartered in Bremen, Germany. SCOPE Detailed information on Atlas Elektronik GmbH required for business and competitor intelligence needs ...
November 2024
32 pages
dm-drogerie markt GmbH + Co KG - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
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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 ...
November 2024
29 pages
Verallia Deutschland AG - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
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... SUMMARY Saint-Gobain Oberland AG - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report, is a source of comprehensive company data ... ' businesses better. Stay up to date on Saint-Gobain Oberland AG's business structure, strategy and prospects. KEY HIGHLIGHTS Saint-Gobain Oberland AG (Saint-Gobain Oberland) is a glass packaging company based in Germany. Its product portfolio includes ...
November 2024
29 pages
Sausalito Holding GmbH - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
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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 ...
November 2024
18 pages
Union Investment Group - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
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Union Investment Group - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report SUMMARY Union Investment Group - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report, is a ... and wealthy families across Germany. UIG is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany. SCOPE Detailed information on Union Investment Group required for business and ...
November 2024
34 pages
Berliner Volksbank eG - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
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Berliner Volksbank eG - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report SUMMARY Berliner Volksbank eG - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report, is a ... It has operations in Berlin and Brandenburg. BVB is headquartered in Berlin, Germany. SCOPE Detailed information on Berliner Volksbank eG required for business ...
November 2024
32 pages
The ARAG Group - Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
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November 2024
38 pages
Organic Food in Germany
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... of the organic food market in Germany Leading company profiles reveal details of key organic food market players’ ... Germany organic food market by value in 2017? What will be the size of the Germany organic food market in 2022? What factors are affecting the strength of competition in the Germany organic food ...
November 2024
38 pages
New Cars in Germany
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... pitches by understanding the future growth prospects of the Germany new cars market with five year forecasts by both value and ... Germany new cars market by value in 2017? What will be the size of the Germany new cars market in 2022? What factors are affecting the strength of competition in the Germany new cars ...
November 2024
48 pages
Confectionery in Germany
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... presentations and pitches by understanding the future growth prospects of the Germany confectionery market with five year forecasts by both value and volume ... What was the size of the Germany confectionery market by value in 2018? What will be the size of the Germany confectionery market in 2023? What factors ...
October 2024
42 pages
Energy Consumption in Germany
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... Germany energy consumption market by value in 2017? What will be the size of the Germany energy consumption market in 2022? What factors are affecting the strength of competition in the Germany energy consumption ...
October 2024
41 pages
IT Hardware in Germany
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... to presentations and pitches by understanding the future growth prospects of the Germany it hardware market with five year forecasts REASONS TO BUY What was ... the size of the Germany it hardware market by value in 2017? What will be the size of the Germany it hardware market in 2022? What factors are ...
October 2024
47 pages
Retail Savings & Investments in Germany
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... Germany retail savings & investments market by value in 2017? What will be the size of the Germany retail savings & investments market in 2022? What factors are affecting the strength of competition in the Germany retail savings & investments ...
September 2024
41 pages
Steel in Germany
US$ 350.00
... understanding the future growth prospects of the Germany steel market with five year forecasts by both ... of the Germany steel market by value in 2017? What will be the size of the Germany steel market in 2022 ... affecting the strength of competition in the Germany steel market? How has the market performed over ...
September 2024
43 pages
Marine Freight in Germany
US$ 350.00
... The marine freight sector is defined as consisting of revenues generated from freight transportation by ship ... Germany marine freight market by value in 2018? What will be the size of the Germany marine freight market in 2023? What factors are affecting the strength of competition in the Germany marine freight ...
September 2024
44 pages
Jewelry & Watch Retail in Germany
US$ 350.00
Jewelry & Watch Retail in Germany Jewelry & Watch Retail in Germany industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market share, market size (value and...
September 2024
41 pages
Home & Garden Product Retail in Germany
US$ 350.00
Home & Garden Product Retail in Germany Home & Garden Product Retail in Germany industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market share, market siz...
August 2024
44 pages
Consumer Electronics Retail in Germany
US$ 350.00
Consumer Electronics Retail in Germany Consumer Electronics Retail in Germany industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market share, market size...
August 2024
45 pages
Games Software Retail in Germany
US$ 350.00
Games Software Retail in Germany Games Software Retail in Germany industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value and volume 2018-23,...
August 2024
42 pages
Food & Grocery Retail in Germany
US$ 350.00
Food & Grocery Retail in Germany Food & Grocery Retail in Germany industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market share, market size (value and v...
August 2024
40 pages
Footwear Retail in Germany
US$ 350.00
Footwear Retail in Germany Footwear Retail in Germany industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value 2018-23, and forecast to 2028)....
August 2024
42 pages
Apparel Retail in Germany
US$ 350.00
... the apparel retail market in Germany Leading company profiles reveal details of key apparel retail market ... Germany apparel retail market by value in 2017? What will be the size of the Germany apparel retail market in 2022? What factors are affecting the strength of competition in the Germany apparel retail ...
August 2024
47 pages
Furniture & Floor Coverings Retail in Germany
US$ 350.00
Furniture & Floor Coverings Retail in Germany Furniture & Floor Coverings Retail in Germany industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market share...
August 2024
37 pages
Sports Equipment Retail in Germany
US$ 350.00
Sports Equipment Retail in Germany Sports Equipment Retail in Germany industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market share, market size (value a...
August 2024
42 pages
Construction Materials in Germany
US$ 350.00
... Germany construction materials market by value in 2017? What will be the size of the Germany construction materials market in 2022? What factors are affecting the strength of competition in the Germany construction materials ...
July 2024
42 pages
