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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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Crane and Lifting Frame Market in Germany to 2020 - Market Size, Development, and Forecasts
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October 2016
33 pages
Handling and Lifting Equipment Market in Germany to 2020 - Market Size, Development, and Forecasts
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October 2016
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Hoist and Jack Market in Germany to 2020 - Market Size, Development, and Forecasts
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October 2016
21 pages
Work Truck Market in Germany to 2020 - Market Size, Development, and Forecasts
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October 2016
25 pages
2016 Germany Hospital Hemostasis Diagnostics Market
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... 394 pages, 28 tables, and presents a comprehensive analysis of the German hospital hemostasis diagnostic testing market, including: Major issues pertaining to the German coagulation ... . Volume and sales forecasts for 40 coagulation procedures performed in German hospitals, including typical coagulation daily work loads. Review of current instrumentation ...
October 2016
394 pages
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43 pages
Copper Profile, Bar and Rod Market in Germany to 2020 - Market Size, Development, and Forecasts
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Aluminium Foil Market in Germany to 2020 - Market Size, Development, and Forecasts
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September 2016
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Aluminium Profile, Bar and Rod Market in Germany to 2020 - Market Size, Development, and Forecasts
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Aluminium Sheet and Plate Market in Germany to 2020 - Market Size, Development, and Forecasts
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September 2016
19 pages
Aluminium Wire Market in Germany to 2020 - Market Size, Development, and Forecasts
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September 2016
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Unwrought Aluminium Market in Germany to 2020 - Market Size, Development, and Forecasts
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September 2016
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Copper Foil Market in Germany to 2020 - Market Size, Development, and Forecasts
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September 2016
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Copper Sheet and Plate Market in Germany to 2020 - Market Size, Development, and Forecasts
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September 2016
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Copper Wire Market in Germany to 2020 - Market Size, Development, and Forecasts
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September 2016
19 pages
Nickel Profile, Bar and Rod Market in Germany to 2020 - Market Size, Development, and Forecasts
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September 2016
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Nickel Wire Market in Germany to 2020 - Market Size, Development, and Forecasts
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September 2016
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Unwrought Nickel Market in Germany to 2020 - Market Size, Development, and Forecasts
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September 2016
19 pages
Aluminium Market in Germany to 2020 - Market Size, Development, and Forecasts
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September 2016
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Aluminium Tube and Pipe Market in Germany to 2020 - Market Size, Development, and Forecasts
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September 2016
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Copper Market in Germany to 2020 - Market Size, Development, and Forecasts
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September 2016
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September 2016
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Gold Market in Germany to 2020 - Market Size, Development, and Forecasts
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September 2016
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Nickel Market in Germany to 2020 - Market Size, Development, and Forecasts
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September 2016
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Nickel Sheet and Plate Market in Germany to 2020 - Market Size, Development, and Forecasts
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September 2016
19 pages
Nickel Tube and Pipe Market in Germany to 2020 - Market Size, Development, and Forecasts
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September 2016
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Platinum Market in Germany to 2020 - Market Size, Development, and Forecasts
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September 2016
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Silver Market in Germany to 2020 - Market Size, Development, and Forecasts
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September 2016
21 pages
Unwrought Copper Market in Germany to 2020 - Market Size, Development, and Forecasts
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September 2016
19 pages
Rohde and Schwarz GmbH and Co. KG: Aerospace and Defense - Company Profile, SWOT and Financial Report
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September 2016
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2016 Germany Hospital Hematology and Flow Cytometry Markets
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September 2016
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Germany Nucleic Acid Testing Market: Future Horizons and Growth Strategies--Instrument and Reagents Supplier Shares, Country Segment Forecasts, Competitive Intelligence, Opportunities
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August 2016
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Furniture Market in Germany to 2020 - Market Size, Development, and Forecasts
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August 2016
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Mattress Market in Germany to 2020 - Market Size, Development, and Forecasts
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August 2016
21 pages
Rubber Glove Market in Germany to 2020 - Market Size, Development, and Forecasts
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August 2016
19 pages
Seat Market in Germany to 2020 - Market Size, Development, and Forecasts
US$ 556.00
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August 2016
35 pages
Rubber Conveyor Belt Market in Germany to 2020 - Market Size, Development, and Forecasts
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August 2016
21 pages
Rubber Transmission Belt Market in Germany to 2020 - Market Size, Development, and Forecasts
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August 2016
21 pages
