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 $88 billion in 2011. With 17% of the global market Germany is the world leader ahead of the USA and Japan.
Electronics
Together with other German industries, the electronics sector seems to be recovering from the setbacks of 2010 to 2012. Companies employ 1.5 million people worldwide with 800,000 of these jobs being in Germany. It produced a turnover of USD 224 billion in 2011 from the production of 100,000 different products.
Production is split between the following sectors: automotive and industrial electronics (64.7%), data processing 25%, telecoms 8.0%, and consumer electronics 2.3%.
Germany dominates the sector in Europe, and it is the world’s second only behind Japan. Prospects for the industry look good, with Germany is seen as the most attractive country for investment in Europe by 35% of companies, with Poland a long way behind with 10%.
Chemicals
Germany has the largest chemical company in the world – BASF. Other large companies include, Hoechst, Bayer and Lanxess. In 2010, it provided 25% of all European sales of EUR 180 billion. It is the 4th largest chemical producer in the world. The industry employed 423,000 people in 2011, and it is upbeat in its predictions for 2014 expecting 2% much better than the last two years.
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Covestro AG (1COV) - Strategic SWOT Analysis Review
US$ 125.00
... 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 and services – A list of major products, services and brands of the company. Key ...
June 2017
37 pages
Germany Hospital Tumor Marker Testing Market 2021: Supplier Shares, Competitive Landscape, Innovative Technologies, Instrumentation Review
US$ 3,465.00
... , and presents a comprehensive analysis of the German hospital tumor marker testing market, including: Major issues pertaining to the German hospital laboratory practice, as well as key economic ... , testicular, oral, skin and others. Test volume and sales forecasts for 40 tumor markers performed in German hospitals. Current instrumentation technologies and feature comparison ...
June 2017
530 pages
Germany Hepatitis A, B, C, D, E Diagnostics Market 2021: US, Europe, Japan--Supplier Shares and Strategies, Volume and Sales Segment Forecasts for Immunodiagnostic and NAT Tests, Technology and Instrumentation Review
US$ 3,510.00
... . The 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 of DNA ...
June 2017
241 pages
Germany Diagnostics Market 2021: 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$ 4,365.00
... 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 Chemistry Coagulation Drugs of Abuse Endocrine Hematology and Flow Cytometry Immunoprotein Infectious Diseases Molecular Diagnostics ...
June 2017
61 pages
Glycosylated Hemoglobin Test Volume and Sales Forecasts to 2021: US, Europe, Japan--Hospitals, Commercial Labs, POC Locations
US$ 675.00
... of Glycosylated Hemoglobin testing, including clinical significance, current and emerging diagnostic procedures, as well as test volume and sales forecasts by country and market segment. Geographic Coverage France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, UK, USA Market Segmentation Centralized Testing ...
June 2017
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HCG Test Volume and Sales Forecasts to 2021: US, Europe, Japan--Hospitals, Commercial Labs, POC Locations
US$ 675.00
... of HCG testing, including clinical significance, current and emerging diagnostic procedures, as well as test volume and sales forecasts by country and market segment. Geographic Coverage France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, UK, USA Market Segmentation Centralized Testing Hospitals ...
June 2017
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Heparin Testing Market 2021: Country Forecasts, Innovative Technologies, Competitive Strategies--USA, EU5, Japan
US$ 3,915.00
... of the Heparin testing closer to the patient, creating additional opportunities and challenges for suppliers. This report presents a detailed analysis of the Heparin testing market in the US, Europe (France, Germany, Italy, Spain, UK) and Japan, including clinical significance and current laboratory practice, as well as 5-year test volume forecasts by country ...
June 2017
200 pages
Allianz SE (ALV): Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
US$ 125.00
... profile contains a company overview, key facts, major products and services, SWOT analysis, business description, company history, financial analysis, mergers & acquisitions, recent developments, key employees, company locations and subsidiaries, employee biographies as well as competitive benchmarking ...
May 2017
57 pages
FIXIT TM Holding GmbH: Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
US$ 125.00
... key information and issues about 'FIXIT TM Holding GmbH' for business intelligence requirements. Studies and presents the company's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities (growth potential) and threats (competition). Strategic and operational business ...
May 2017
12 pages
Hansgrohe SE: Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
US$ 125.00
... profile contains a company overview, key facts, major products and services, SWOT analysis, business description, company history, financial analysis, mergers & acquisitions, recent developments, key employees as well as company locations ...
May 2017
22 pages
Wilex AG (WL6) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review
US$ 125.00
... 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 and services – A list of major products, services and brands of the company. Key competitors ...
May 2017
55 pages
Machine Tool Market in Germany to 2021 - Market Size, Development, and Forecasts
US$ 535.18
... Machine Tool Market in Germany to 2021 - Market Size, Development, and Forecasts offers the most up-to-date industry data on the actual market situation, and future outlook for machine tools in Germany ... , current market situation, and future outlook of the machine tool market in Germany to 2021 Track industry developments and identify market opportunities Plan and develop marketing, market-entry, market expansion ...
May 2017
29 pages
Welding Machinery Market in Germany to 2021 - Market Size, Development, and Forecasts
US$ 535.18
... Welding Machinery Market in Germany to 2021 - Market Size, Development, and Forecasts offers the most up-to-date industry data on the actual market situation, and future outlook for welding machinery in Germany ... , current market situation, and future outlook of the welding machinery market in Germany to 2021 Track industry developments and identify market opportunities Plan and develop marketing, market-entry, market expansion ...
May 2017
27 pages
Metal Working Machinery Market in Germany to 2021 - Market Size, Development, and Forecasts
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... Metal Working Machinery Market in Germany to 2021 - Market Size, Development, and Forecasts offers the most up-to-date industry data on the actual market situation, and future outlook for metal working machinery in Germany ... current size of the metal working machinery market in Germany? How is the metal working machinery market divided into different types of product segments? How are the overall market and different product ...
May 2017
48 pages
Paper, Paperboard and Pulp Making Machinery Market in Germany to 2021 - Market Size, Development, and Forecasts
US$ 535.18
... questions: What is the current size of the paper, paperboard and pulp making machinery market in Germany? How is the paper, paperboard and pulp making machinery market divided into different types ... segments: Pulp making machinery Paper and paperboard making machinery Paper and paperboard finishing machinery Paper, paperboard and pulp cutting machinery Paper and paperboard sack, bag and envelope making machinery Paper and paperboard box ...
May 2017
31 pages
Plastic and Rubber Working Machinery Market in Germany to 2021 - Market Size, Development, and Forecasts
US$ 535.18
... questions: What is the current size of the plastic and rubber working machinery market in Germany? How is the plastic and rubber working machinery market divided into different types of product segments ... rubber extruders Plastic and rubber blow moulding machinery Plastic and rubber vacuum moulding and other thermoforming machinery Tyre moulding and retreading machinery Other plastic and rubber working machinery Parts of plastic and rubber working machinery ...
May 2017
27 pages
Power Driven Hand Tool Market in Germany to 2021 - Market Size, Development, and Forecasts
US$ 535.18
... Power Driven Hand Tool Market in Germany to 2021 - Market Size, Development, and Forecasts offers the most up-to-date industry data on the actual market situation, and future outlook for power driven hand tools in Germany ... current size of the power driven hand tool market in Germany? How is the power driven hand tool market divided into different types of product segments? How are the overall market and different product ...
May 2017
27 pages
Printing Machinery Market in Germany to 2021 - Market Size, Development, and Forecasts
US$ 535.18
... Printing Machinery Market in Germany to 2021 - Market Size, Development, and Forecasts offers the most up-to-date industry data on the actual market situation, and future outlook for printing machinery in Germany ... , current market situation, and future outlook of the printing machinery market in Germany to 2021 Track industry developments and identify market opportunities Plan and develop marketing, market-entry, market expansion ...
May 2017
29 pages
KSB Aktiengesellschaft (KSB) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review
US$ 125.00
... 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 and services – A list of major products, services and brands of the company. Key competitors ...
May 2017
47 pages
Germany Homeland Security & Public Safety Market – 2017-2022
US$ 3,450.00
... mark a major turning point. The two-volume* + one “Germany Homeland Security & Public Safety Market – 2017-2022” report is the most comprehensive ... Past Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Events I. The supplementary* ” Global Homeland Security & Public Safety Industry – 2016 Edition” report provides an updated (May ...
April 2017
489 pages
HUK-COBURG-Versicherungsgruppe: Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
US$ 125.00
... HUK-COBURG-Versicherungsgruppe' for business intelligence requirements. Studies and presents the company's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities (growth potential) and threats (competition). Strategic and operational business information is objectively reported. The profile ...
April 2017
15 pages
Duravit AG: Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
US$ 125.00
... profile contains a company overview, key facts, major products and services, SWOT analysis, business description, company history, financial analysis, mergers & acquisitions, recent developments, key employees, company locations and subsidiaries as well as employee biographies ...
April 2017
22 pages
Germany Fitness Equipment Market - Trends and Forecast To 2024
US$ 1,200.00
... for health & fitness also drives the implementation of fitness equipment, chiefly preferred by increasing in-home equipment sales and fitness club memberships. The Germany fitness equipment market have been segmented ...
March 2017
57 pages
Retail Ethical Investment Products in Germany
US$ 350.00
... Germany retail ethical investment products market by value in 2016? What will be the size of the Germany retail ethical investment products market in 2021? What factors are affecting the strength of competition in the Germany retail ethical investment products ...
March 2017
39 pages
H. Butting GmbH & Co. KG: Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
US$ 125.00
... company and its operations. The profile contains a company overview, key facts, major products and services, SWOT analysis, business description, company history, financial analysis, mergers & acquisitions, recent developments, key employees as well as company locations ...
March 2017
15 pages
2017 Germany Hepatitis A, B, C, D, E Diagnostics Market: Blood Banks, Commercial Labs, Hospitals--Supplier Shares, Competitive Strategies, Country Market Segment Volume and Sales Forecasts for Immunodiagnostic and NAT Procedures, Innovative Technologies, Instrumentation Review
US$ 3,510.00
... . The 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 of DNA ...
March 2017
241 pages
