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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German Hematology and Flow Cytometry Markets 2014: Sales Forecasts, Supplier Shares, Competitive Strategies
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... The report explores business and technological trends in the German hematology and flow cytometry markets; provides market share estimates, test volume ... , Manual), Platelets (Automated, Manual), Bone Marrow Analysis, RBC, Eosinophils. Flow Cytometry Tests Cell Surface Markers (CD4/CD8/T&B Lymphocytes, CD34 ...
January 2014
250 pages
German Blood Typing, Grouping and Infectious Disease Screening Market 2014: Sales Forecasts, Supplier Shares, Competitive Strategies
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... $6,100. DataPack (test volumes, sales forecasts, supplier shares) $3,950. “German Blood Typing, Grouping and Infectious Disease Screening Market 2014: Sales ... . The report explores future marketing and technological trends in the Germany; provides estimates of the test volume, instrument placements and sales; ...
January 2014
426 pages
German Hospital Cancer Diagnostics Market 2014
US$ 3,080.00
This new report from Venture Planning Group contains 533 pages, 40 tables, and presents a comprehensive analysis of the German hospital cancer diagnostics market, including: Major issues pertaining to the German hospital laboratory practice, as well as key economic, ...
January 2014
533 pages
German Blood Banking Market 2014: Innovations, Trends and Opportunities for Suppliers
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... (test volumes, sales forecasts, supplier shares) $3,950. “German Blood Banking Market 2014: Innovations, Trends and Opportunities for Suppliers” is a new ... entry barriers and risks. The report explores future marketing and technological trends in the Germany; provides estimates of the test volume, instrument ...
January 2014
426 pages
Carpet and Rug Market in Germany to 2018 - Market Size, Trends, and Forecasts
US$ 675.00
... until 2018 which makes the report an invaluable resource for industry executives, marketing, sales and product managers, analysts, and other people looking for ... study helps identify: What is the size of the carpet and rug market in Germany? How is the market divided into different product segments? Which ...
January 2014
21 pages
Tufted Carpet and Rug Market in Germany to 2018 - Market Size, Trends, and Forecasts
US$ 675.00
... until 2018 which makes the report an invaluable resource for industry executives, marketing, sales and product managers, analysts, and other people looking for key ... helps identify: What is the size of the tufted carpet and rug market in Germany? How is the market divided into different product segments? ...
January 2014
21 pages
Woven Carpet and Rug Market in Germany to 2018 - Market Size, Trends, and Forecasts
US$ 675.00
... until 2018 which makes the report an invaluable resource for industry executives, marketing, sales and product managers, analysts, and other people looking for ... study helps identify: What is the size of the woven carpet and rug market in Germany? How is the market divided into different product segments? ...
January 2014
23 pages
Knotted Carpet and Rug Market in Germany to 2018 - Market Size, Trends, and Forecasts
US$ 675.00
... until 2018 which makes the report an invaluable resource for industry executives, marketing, sales and product managers, analysts, and other people looking for ... helps identify: What is the size of the knotted carpet and rug market in Germany? How is the market divided into different product segments? ...
January 2014
17 pages
2014 Opportunties in the German Immunoprotein Diagnostic Testing Market
US$ 1,960.00
... , reagent systems, and auxiliary products, such as specimen preparation devices, controls, calibrators and others. “Immunoprotein Diagnostic Testing in Germany Hospitals, Commercial Labs, Physician Offices” is a unique market and technology assessment designed to help current suppliers and potential market ...
December 2013
236 pages
2014 Opportunities in the German Hospital Hematology and Flow Cytometry Market
US$ 3,080.00
... of leading reagent and instrument suppliers. Review of current and emerging technologies, and their potential market applications. Product development opportunities for instruments, consumables, and auxiliary products. Profiles of major current and emerging suppliers, including their sales, product ...
November 2013
233 pages
2014 Opportunities in the German Coagulation Testing Market
US$ 4,880.00
... suppliers and potential market entrants identify and evaluate business opportunities emerging in the German coagulation testing market during the next five years. The report explores business and technological trends in the German coagulation testing market; provides estimates of the test volume, as well ...
November 2013
406 pages
2014 Opportunities in the German Hematology and Flow Cytometry Markets
US$ 4,960.00
... suppliers and potential market entrants identify and evaluate business opportunities emerging in German hematology and flow cytometry markets during the next five years. The report explores business and technological trends in the German hematology and flow cytometry markets; provides market share estimates ...
November 2013
250 pages
2014 Opportunities in the German Hemostasis Diagnostic Testing Market
US$ 4,880.00
... suppliers and potential market entrants identify and evaluate business opportunities emerging in the German coagulation testing market during the next five years. The report explores business and technological trends in the German coagulation testing market; provides estimates of the test volume, as well ...
November 2013
406 pages
2014 Opportunities in the German Flow Cytometry Market
US$ 3,120.00
... leading reagent and instrument suppliers. Review of current and emerging diagnostic technologies, and their potential market applications. Product development opportunities for new instruments, consumables, and auxiliary products. Profiles of current and emerging suppliers, including their sales, product ...
November 2013
147 pages
Wax Market in Germany to 2017 - Market Size, Trends, and Forecasts
US$ 662.00
... 2017 which makes the report an invaluable resource for industry executives, marketing, sales and product managers, analysts, and other people looking for ... answers key questions such as: What is the size of the wax market in Germany? How is the market divided into different product segments? Which products ...
November 2013
13 pages
Monofilament (Over 1mm) Market in Germany to 2017 - Market Size, Trends, and Forecasts
US$ 664.00
... 2017 which makes the report an invaluable resource for industry executives, marketing, sales and product managers, analysts, and other people looking ... key questions such as: What is the size of the monofilament (> 1mm) market in Germany? How is the market divided into different product segments? Which ...
October 2013
14 pages
Plastic Headgear Market in Germany to 2017 - Market Size, Trends, and Forecasts
US$ 664.00
... 2017 which makes the report an invaluable resource for industry executives, marketing, sales and product managers, analysts, and other people looking for ... key questions such as: What is the size of the plastic headgear market in Germany? How is the market divided into different product segments? Which ...
October 2013
13 pages
2014 Opportunities in the German Clinical Chemistry and Immunodiagnostics Markets
US$ 4,880.00
... 100. DataPack (test volumes, sales forecasts, supplier shares) $3,950. “2014 Opportunities in the German Clinical Chemistry and Immunodiagnostics Markets” is a new strategic ... the next five years. The report explores future trends in the German market; provides estimates of the specimen, test and sales volumes ...
September 2013
578 pages
Glass Tube Market in Germany to 2017 - Market Size, Trends, and Forecasts
US$ 653.00
... 2017 which makes the report an invaluable resource for industry executives, marketing, sales and product managers, analysts, and other people looking for ... KEY QUESTIONS SUCH AS: What is the size of the glass tube market in Germany? How is the market divided into different product segments? Which products ...
August 2013
15 pages
Dolomite Market in Germany to 2017 - Market Size, Trends, and Forecasts
US$ 653.00
... 2017 which makes the report an invaluable resource for industry executives, marketing, sales and product managers, analysts, and other people looking for ... ANSWERS KEY QUESTIONS SUCH AS: What is the size of the dolomite market in Germany? How is the market divided into different product segments? Which ...
August 2013
13 pages
Wood Based Panel Market in Germany to 2017 - Market Size, Trends, and Forecasts
US$ 653.00
... until 2017 which makes the report an invaluable resource for industry executives, marketing, sales and product managers, analysts, and other people looking for ... KEY QUESTIONS SUCH AS: What is the size of the wood based panel market in Germany? How is the market divided into different product segments? ...
July 2013
22 pages
2013 Drugs of Abuse Testing in Germany: Hospitals, Commercial Labs, Physician Offices
US$ 1,960.00
... of new instruments, reagent systems, and auxiliary products, such as specimen preparation devices, controls, calibrators and others. “2013 Drugs of Abuse Testing in Germany: Hospitals, Commercial Labs, Physician Offices” is a unique study designed to help current suppliers and potential market entrants ...
June 2013
262 pages
2013 Endocrine Function Testing Market in Germany: Hospitals, Commercial Labs, Physician Offices
US$ 1,960.00
... new instruments, reagent systems, and auxiliary products, such as specimen preparation devices, controls, calibrators and others. “2013 Endocrine Function Testing Market in Germany: Hospitals, Commercial Labs, Physician Offices” is a unique market and technology assessment designed to help current suppliers ...
June 2013
271 pages
