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 $88 billion in 2011. With 17% of the global market Germany is the world leader ahead of the USA and Japan.
Electronics
Together with other German industries, the electronics sector seems to be recovering from the setbacks of 2010 to 2012. Companies employ 1.5 million people worldwide with 800,000 of these jobs being in Germany. It produced a turnover of USD 224 billion in 2011 from the production of 100,000 different products.
Production is split between the following sectors: automotive and industrial electronics (64.7%), data processing 25%, telecoms 8.0%, and consumer electronics 2.3%.
Germany dominates the sector in Europe, and it is the world’s second only behind Japan. Prospects for the industry look good, with Germany is seen as the most attractive country for investment in Europe by 35% of companies, with Poland a long way behind with 10%.
Chemicals
Germany has the largest chemical company in the world – BASF. Other large companies include, Hoechst, Bayer and Lanxess. In 2010, it provided 25% of all European sales of EUR 180 billion. It is the 4th largest chemical producer in the world. The industry employed 423,000 people in 2011, and it is upbeat in its predictions for 2014 expecting 2% much better than the last two years.
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Advertising in Germany
US$ 660.00
... comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Advertising market at a national level. It provides the ... set to change. Product coverage: Internet and Other Advertising Means, Outdoor, Press, Radio, Television. Data ... ? Get a detailed picture of the Advertising market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors ...
December 2018
5 pages
Hospitals, Medical and Dental Services in Germany
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... offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Hospitals, Medical and Dental Services market at a national level. It provides the latest retail ... buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Hospitals, Medical and Dental Services market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change ...
December 2018
5 pages
Monetary Intermediation in Germany
US$ 660.00
... report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Monetary Intermediation market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data ... data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Monetary Intermediation market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change ...
December 2018
4 pages
Post and Courier Services in Germany
US$ 660.00
... offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Post and Courier Services market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales ... illustrate how the market is set to change. Product coverage: Courier Services, National Post. Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company ...
December 2018
5 pages
Renting of Agricultural, Construction and Other Machinery in Germany
US$ 660.00
... offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Renting of Agricultural, Construction and Other Machinery market at a national level. It provides the ... buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Renting of Agricultural, Construction and Other Machinery market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify ...
December 2018
4 pages
Renting of Personal and Household Goods in Germany
US$ 660.00
... offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Renting of Personal and Household Goods market at a national level. It provides the latest retail ... Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Renting of Personal and Household Goods market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving ...
December 2018
5 pages
Road Passenger and Freight Transport in Germany
US$ 660.00
... comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Road Passenger and Freight Transport market at a national level. It provides the ... is set to change. Product coverage: Freight Transport by Road, Non-scheduled Passenger Transportation, Scheduled Passenger Transportation. Data coverage: market sizes (historic and ...
December 2018
5 pages
Transport via Pipelines in Germany
US$ 660.00
... report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Transport via Pipelines market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data ... data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Transport via Pipelines market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change ...
December 2018
4 pages
Transport via Railways in Germany
US$ 660.00
... report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Transport via Railways market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data ... data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Transport via Railways market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change ...
December 2018
4 pages
Veterinary Services in Germany
US$ 660.00
... report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Veterinary Services market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data ... data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Veterinary Services market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change ...
December 2018
3 pages
Fishing in Germany
US$ 660.00
... comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Fishing market at a national level. It provides the ... market is set to change. Product coverage: Fish Farming, Fishing in Ocean, Coastal and Inland Waters. Data ... report? Get a detailed picture of the Fishing market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors ...
December 2018
5 pages
Hotels and Camping Sites in Germany
US$ 660.00
... offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Hotels and Camping Sites market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales ... Forecasts illustrate how the market is set to change. Product coverage: Camping Sites, Hotels, Other Lodging, Youth Hostels. Data coverage: market sizes (historic ...
December 2018
5 pages
Restaurants and Bars in Germany
US$ 660.00
... report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Restaurants and Bars market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales ... . Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Restaurants and Bars market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change ...
December 2018
5 pages
Aircraft and Spacecraft in Germany
US$ 660.00
... offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Aircraft and Spacecraft market at a national level. It provides the latest retail ... how the market is set to change. Product coverage: Aircraft, Aircraft and Spacecraft Engines, Spacecraft. Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company ...
December 2018
5 pages
Electricity in Germany
US$ 660.00
... offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Electricity market at a national level. It provides the latest retail ... set to change. Product coverage: Distribution and Trade of Electricity, Production of Electricity, Transmission of Electricity. Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), ...
December 2018
5 pages
Furniture in Germany
US$ 660.00
... report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Furniture market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data ... . Product coverage: Chairs and Seats, Kitchen Furniture, Mattresses, Office and Shop Furniture, Other Furniture. Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts ...
December 2018
5 pages
Manufacture and Distribution of Gas in Germany
US$ 660.00
... offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Manufacture and Distribution of Gas market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales ... buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Manufacture and Distribution of Gas market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change ...
December 2018
5 pages
Motorcycles, Bicycles and Other Transport Equipment in Germany
US$ 660.00
... offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Motorcycles, Bicycles and Other Transport Equipment market at a national level. It provides the latest ... this report? Get a detailed picture of the Motorcycles, Bicycles and Other Transport Equipment market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors ...
December 2018
6 pages
Recycling of Metal Waste in Germany
US$ 660.00
... report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Recycling of Metal Waste market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data ... data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Recycling of Metal Waste market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change ...
December 2018
3 pages
Recycling of Non-metal Waste in Germany
US$ 660.00
... report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Recycling of Non-metal Waste market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales ... . Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Recycling of Non-metal Waste market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change ...
December 2018
3 pages
Steam and Hot Water Supply in Germany
US$ 660.00
... report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Steam and Hot Water Supply market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales ... . Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Steam and Hot Water Supply market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change ...
December 2018
3 pages
Accumulators, Primary Cells and Primary Batteries in Germany
US$ 660.00
... offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Accumulators, Primary Cells and Primary Batteries market at a national level. It provides the latest ... this report? Get a detailed picture of the Accumulators, Primary Cells and Primary Batteries market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors ...
December 2018
6 pages
Electric Lamps and Lighting Equipment in Germany
US$ 660.00
... offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Electric Lamps and Lighting Equipment market at a national level. It provides the latest retail ... buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Electric Lamps and Lighting Equipment market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change ...
December 2018
5 pages
Electrical Equipment for Engines and Vehicles in Germany
US$ 660.00
... offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Electrical Equipment for Engines and Vehicles market at a national level. It provides the ... the market is set to change. Product coverage: Equipment for Engines and Vehicles, Other Electrical Equipment, Sound and Visual Signalling Products. Data coverage ...
December 2018
6 pages
Electronic Components, Valves and Tubes in Germany
US$ 660.00
... offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Electronic Components, Valves and Tubes market at a national level. It provides the latest retail ... buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Electronic Components, Valves and Tubes market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change ...
December 2018
5 pages
Mobile Phones, Radio Transmitters and Television Cameras in Germany
US$ 660.00
... offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Mobile Phones, Radio Transmitters and Television Cameras market at a national level. It provides the ... buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Mobile Phones, Radio Transmitters and Television Cameras market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify ...
December 2018
6 pages
Optical Instruments and Photographic Equipment in Germany
US$ 660.00
... a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Optical Instruments and Photographic Equipment market at a national level. It provides the latest retail ... this report? Get a detailed picture of the Optical Instruments and Photographic Equipment market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving ...
December 2018
6 pages
Railway and Tramway Locomotives and Rolling Stock in Germany
US$ 660.00
... report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Railway and Tramway Locomotives and Rolling Stock market at a national level. It provides the ... . Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Railway and Tramway Locomotives and Rolling Stock market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify ...
December 2018
6 pages
Ships and Boats in Germany
US$ 660.00
... report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Ships and Boats market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales ... . Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Ships and Boats market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change ...
December 2018
5 pages
Television and Radio Receivers, Sound and Video Recording Devices in Germany
US$ 660.00
... offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Television and Radio Receivers, Sound and Video Recording Devices market at a national level. It ... buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Television and Radio Receivers, Sound and Video Recording Devices market; Pinpoint growth sectors and ...
December 2018
6 pages
Watches and Clocks in Germany
US$ 660.00
... report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Watches and Clocks market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales ... . Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Watches and Clocks market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change ...
December 2018
5 pages
Basic Iron and Steel in Germany
US$ 660.00
... report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Basic Iron and Steel market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales ... the market is set to change. Product coverage: Basic Iron, Steel and Ferro-alloys, Cast Iron and Steel Tubes, Cold Rolling of Narrow Strip and Forming ...
December 2018
5 pages
Basic Precious and Non-ferrous Metals in Germany
US$ 660.00
... offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Basic Precious and Non-ferrous Metals market at a national level. It provides the latest retail ... buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Basic Precious and Non-ferrous Metals market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change ...
December 2018
5 pages
Casting of Metals in Germany
US$ 660.00
... report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Casting of Metals market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data ... data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Casting of Metals market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change ...
December 2018
5 pages
Cement, Stone and Ceramic Products in Germany
US$ 660.00
... offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Cement, Stone and Ceramic Products market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales ... Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Cement, Stone and Ceramic Products market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change ...
December 2018
5 pages
Domestic Appliances in Germany
US$ 660.00
... offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Domestic Appliances market at a national level. It provides the latest retail ... set to change. Product coverage: Dishwashers, Non-electric Domestic Appliances, Other Electric Domestic Appliances, Refrigerators and Freezers, Washers and Dryers. Data ...
December 2018
5 pages
Electric Motors, Generators and Transformers in Germany
US$ 660.00
... offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Electric Motors, Generators and Transformers market at a national level. It provides the latest retail ... this report? Get a detailed picture of the Electric Motors, Generators and Transformers market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving ...
December 2018
5 pages
Electricity Distribution and Control Apparatus in Germany
US$ 660.00
... a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Electricity Distribution and Control Apparatus market at a national level. It provides the latest retail ... this report? Get a detailed picture of the Electricity Distribution and Control Apparatus market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving ...
December 2018
5 pages
Glass and Glass Products in Germany
US$ 660.00
... offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Glass and Glass Products market at a national level. It provides the latest retail ... the market is set to change. Product coverage: Flat Glass, Glass Fibres, Other Glass Products, Shaping and Processing of Flat Glass. Data coverage: market sizes ( ...
December 2018
5 pages
Insulated Wire and Cable in Germany
US$ 660.00
... offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Insulated Wire and Cable market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales ... the market is set to change. Product coverage: Optical Fibre Cable, Other Insulated Wire and Cable. Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company ...
December 2018
5 pages
Plastic Products in Germany
US$ 660.00
... offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Plastic Products market at a national level. It provides the latest retail ... is set to change. Product coverage: Other Plastic Products, Plastic Building Materials, Plastic Moulding and Auto Parts, Plastic Packaging, Plastic Plates, Sheets, Tubes and ...
December 2018
5 pages
Coke Oven Products in Germany
US$ 660.00
... guide to the size and shape of the Coke Oven Products market at a national level. It provides the ... influencing the market - be they new product developments, packaging innovations, economic/lifestyle influences, ... Get a detailed picture of the Coke Oven Products market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify ...
December 2018
4 pages
Footwear/Shoes in Germany
US$ 660.00
... report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Footwear market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales ... is set to change. Product coverage: Functional and Specialised Footwear, Non-sports Footwear, Sports Footwear. Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company ...
December 2018
5 pages
Forestry in Germany
US$ 660.00
... comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Forestry market at a national level. It provides the ... the market is set to change. Product coverage: Forestry and Logging, Transport of Logs. Data coverage: market ... report? Get a detailed picture of the Forestry market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors ...
December 2018
5 pages
Fur and Fur Articles in Germany
US$ 660.00
... report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Fur and Fur Articles market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales ... . Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Fur and Fur Articles market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change ...
December 2018
5 pages
Man-made Fibres in Germany
US$ 660.00
... report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Man-made Fibres market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data ... data. Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Man-made Fibres market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change ...
December 2018
5 pages
Printing in Germany
US$ 660.00
... report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Printing market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data ... market is set to change. Product coverage: Bookbinding, Other Printing Services, Pre-press Services, Printing of Newspapers. Data coverage: market sizes (historic and ...
December 2018
5 pages
Refined Petroleum Products in Germany
US$ 660.00
... report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Refined Petroleum Products market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data ... . Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Refined Petroleum Products market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change ...
December 2018
4 pages
Reproduction of Recorded Media in Germany
US$ 660.00
... report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Reproduction of Recorded Media market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales ... Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Reproduction of Recorded Media market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change ...
December 2018
5 pages
Rubber Products in Germany
US$ 660.00
... report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Rubber Products market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales ... how the market is set to change. Product coverage: Other Rubber Products, Rethreading and Rebuilding of Rubber Tyres, Rubber Tyres and Tubes. Data coverage: market ...
December 2018
5 pages
