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 $88 billion in 2011. With 17% of the global market Germany is the world leader ahead of the USA and Japan.
Electronics
Together with other German industries, the electronics sector seems to be recovering from the setbacks of 2010 to 2012. Companies employ 1.5 million people worldwide with 800,000 of these jobs being in Germany. It produced a turnover of USD 224 billion in 2011 from the production of 100,000 different products.
Production is split between the following sectors: automotive and industrial electronics (64.7%), data processing 25%, telecoms 8.0%, and consumer electronics 2.3%.
Germany dominates the sector in Europe, and it is the world’s second only behind Japan. Prospects for the industry look good, with Germany is seen as the most attractive country for investment in Europe by 35% of companies, with Poland a long way behind with 10%.
Chemicals
Germany has the largest chemical company in the world – BASF. Other large companies include, Hoechst, Bayer and Lanxess. In 2010, it provided 25% of all European sales of EUR 180 billion. It is the 4th largest chemical producer in the world. The industry employed 423,000 people in 2011, and it is upbeat in its predictions for 2014 expecting 2% much better than the last two years.
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Germany Polycarbonate Sheets Market - Forecasts from 2019 to 2024
US$ 2,500.00
... the clients in gaining faster and efficient understanding of the Germany polycarbonate sheets market. Some of the key players include Covestro AG, 3A Composites ... DS Smith, and Palram Industries Ltd. Segmentation The Germany Polycarbonate Sheets market has been analyzed through following segments: By Type Solid ...
February 2019
72 pages
Germany Animal Feed Market - Forecasts from 2019 to 2024
US$ 3,000.00
... help the clients in gaining faster and efficient understanding of the Germany Animal feed market. Major industry players profiled as part of the report are ... Tyson Foods and De Hues among others. Segmentation The Germany animal feed market has been analyzed through following segments: By Type Fodder Forage ...
February 2019
98 pages
Germany Extruded Plastic Market - Forecasts from 2019 to 2024
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... the clients in gaining faster and efficient understanding of the Germany extruded plastic market. Some of the key players include OKE Group GmbH, ... , and BWF OFFERMANN, WALDENFELS & CO. KG. Segmentation The Germany extruded plastic market has been analyzed through following segments: By Type Polypropylene (PP) ...
February 2019
73 pages
Germany Hospital Coagulation Testing Market, 2019-2023
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... , and presents a comprehensive analysis of the German hospital coagulation testing market, including: Major issues pertaining to the German coagulation laboratory practice, as well as key economic, regulatory ...
February 2019
394 pages
MVV Energie AG - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report
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MVV Energie AG - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report SUMMARY MVV Energie AG - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report, is a source of ... the Czech Republic and the UK. MVV is headquartered in Mannheim, Germany. SCOPE Detailed information on MVV Energie AG required for business and competitor ...
February 2019
51 pages
Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies Regulation Index 2018. Country Report: Germany
US$ 500.00
Germany. Index score: 7.12. Country Rank: 7. Rather Enabling Environment. It took some time to start perceiving Germany as a country attractive for cryptocurrency ... legislative attempts to regulate the legal relations in the sphere of blockchain and cryptocurrencies. In 2017-2018, Germany started to evolve ...
February 2019
24 pages
2019-2023 Germany Respiratory Diseases: Supplier Shares and Country Segment Forecasts
US$ 1,950.00
... com presents detailed analysis of the German Respiratory Diseases market, including sales forecasts and supplier shares for Adenovirus, Influenza, Legionella, ... major analyzers used for microbiology testing Profiles key suppliers and potential market entrants developing innovative technologies and products ...
February 2019
283 pages
2019-2023 Germany Enteric Diseases Market Analysis and Emerging Opportunities
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... from LeadingMarketResearch.com presents detailed analysis of the German Enteric Diseases market, including sales forecasts and supplier shares for Campylobacter ... and products Analyzes emerging opportunities, alternative market penetration strategies, market entry barriers/risks, and strategic planning issues ...
February 2019
322 pages
2019-2023 Germany Diagnostics Market: Supplier Sales and Shares by Test, Competitive Strategies, Test Volume and Sales Segment Forecasts--Blood Banking, Cancer, Coagulation, Clinical Chemistry, Flow Cytometry, Hematology, Immunodiagnostics, Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Molecular Diagnostics
US$ 4,850.00
... provides an overview of the German diagnostic testing market, including sales and market shares of leading reagent and instrument suppliers, as well as test volume and ... sales forecasts for the following market segments: Blood Banking Cancer ...
February 2019
61 pages
Germany Men Belts Market Report 2018
US$ 2,350.00
... optimistic growth, the past four years, Men Belts market size to maintain the average annual growth ... years, Men Belts market size will be further expanded, we expect that by 2022, The market size of the Men Belts will ... channel segment etc. cover different segment market size, both volume and value. Also ...
January 2019
122 pages
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG (AFX) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review
US$ 125.00
... ’s operations and business divisions. Corporate strategy – Analyst’s summarization of the company’s business strategy. SWOT Analysis – A detailed analysis of the company’s strengths, weakness, opportunities and threats. Company history – Progression of key events associated with the company. Major products ...
January 2019
46 pages
2019-2023 Germany Automated Microbiology Market: Supplier Shares and Strategies, Volume and Sales Forecasts for 100 Molecular, Identification, Susceptibility, Blood Culture, Urine Screening and Immunodiagnostic Tests, Technologies, Instrumentation
US$ 6,950.00
... The report examines key trends in the German automated microbiology market; reviews current and emerging assays; analyzes potential applications ... microbiology assays. Test volume estimates by method (molecular, serology/immunodiagnostics, culture/microscopy). Germany Market Overview Review of the market ...
January 2019
420 pages
UTS Biogastechnik GmbH - Strategic SWOT Analysis Review
US$ 125.00
UTS Biogastechnik GmbH - Strategic SWOT Analysis Review provides a comprehensive insight into the company’s history, corporate strategy, business structure and operations. The report contains a detailed SWOT analysis, information on the company’s key employees, key competitors and major products and services. ...
January 2019
17 pages
SolarWorld Industries GmbH - Strategic SWOT Analysis Review
US$ 125.00
... Industries GmbH - Strategic SWOT Analysis Review provides a comprehensive insight into the company’s history, corporate strategy, business structure and operations. The report contains a detailed SWOT analysis, information on the company’s key employees, key competitors and major products and services ...
December 2018
34 pages
Jewelry, Watches & Accessories in Germany
US$ 350.00
... Germany jewelry, watches & accessories market by value in 2017? What will be the size of the Germany jewelry, watches & accessories market in 2022? What factors are affecting the strength of competition in the Germany jewelry, watches & accessories ...
December 2018
37 pages
2018 Germany Hepatitis A, B, C, D, E Market: Supplier Shares and Strategies, Volume and Sales Segment Forecasts for Immunodiagnostic and Molecular Diagnostic Tests--Blood Banks, Commercial Labs, Hospitals
US$ 3,900.00
... report presents a detailed analysis of the Hepatitis diagnostics market in Germany. Current scientific views on the Hepatitis definition, epidemiology and etiology are reviewed ... presents sales and market share estimates for major suppliers of Hepatitis tests. Also, the report examines the market applications ...
November 2018
241 pages
Delticom AG - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report
US$ 175.00
Delticom AG - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report SUMMARY Delticom AG - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report, is a source of ... primarily in Europe and the US. Delticom is headquartered in Hanover, Germany. SCOPE Detailed information on Delticom AG required for business and competitor ...
October 2018
32 pages
C&A - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report
US$ 175.00
C&A - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report SUMMARY C&A - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report, is a source of comprehensive ... regional websites in various countries. C&A is headquartered in Dusseldorf, Germany. SCOPE Detailed information on C&A required for business and competitor intelligence ...
October 2018
21 pages
Mind C.T.I. Ltd. (MNDO) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review
US$ 125.00
... ’s operations and business divisions. Corporate strategy – Analyst’s summarization of the company’s business strategy. SWOT Analysis – A detailed analysis of the company’s strengths, weakness, opportunities and threats. Company history – Progression of key events associated with the company. Major products ...
October 2018
40 pages
2018 Germany HIV/AIDS Diagnostics Market Shares and Segment Forecasts: HIV 1/2, Combo, Ag, NAT, Western Blot
US$ 900.00
... forecasts for HIV-1/2/Combo, HIVAg/HIV NAT, Western Blot, HTLV-I/II and other confirmatory assays performed in the following market segments: ... and market share estimates for major suppliers of AIDS tests, including Abbott, Biotest, bioMerieux, Bio-Rad, DiaSorin, Grifols, Ortho Clinical Diagnostics/J&J, ...
October 2018
60 pages
2018 Germany Immunodiagnostics Market Shares and Sales Segment Forecasts by Test
US$ 850.00
This report provides an overview of the German immunodiagnostics market, including sales and market shares of leading reagent and instrument suppliers, as well as test volume and sales forecasts for chemistry, TDM, endocrine, cancer, immunoprotein and abused drug assays. Contains 21 pages and 5 tables
October 2018
21 pages
Germany Tire Market By Vehicle Type (Passenger Car, LCV, MHCV, Two-wheeler and OTR), By Demand Category (OEM Vs. Replacement), By Radial Vs Bias, By Rim Size, By Price Segment, Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2013 - 2023
US$ 4,000.00
... GmbH and Nokian Tire Plc. “Germany Tire Market By Vehicle Type, By Demand ... Category, By Radial Vs Bias, By Rim Size, By Price Segment, Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2013 - 2023” discusses the following aspects of tire market in Germany: Tire Market ...
September 2018
118 pages
Allgeier SE (AEIN) - Strategic SWOT Analysis Review
US$ 125.00
Allgeier SE (AEIN) - Strategic SWOT Analysis Review provides a comprehensive insight into the company’s history, corporate strategy, business structure and operations. The report contains a detailed SWOT analysis, information on the company’s key employees, key competitors and major products and services. ...
September 2018
24 pages
Analyzing the Casinos & Gambling Industry in Germany 2018
US$ 650.00
... $13.5 billion at the end of 2022. Aruvian Research analyzes the Casinos and Gambling Industry in Germany in its report Analyzing the Casinos & Gambling Industry in Germany 2018. We begin with an analysis of the ...
September 2018
70 pages
Casinos & Gambling Industry in Germany: Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
US$ 300.00
The German casinos and gambling industry has been in a state of stagnation in recent ... up competition in the market. Aruvian Research analyzes the German Casinos and Gambling Industry in a Michael Porter’s Five Forces Analysis. The ... report also includes a brief analysis of the German casinos and gambling industry.
September 2018
20 pages