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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Linde AG (LIN) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review
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... ’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 ...
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Wintershall Holding GmbH - Strategic SWOT Analysis Review
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July 2018
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Otto Bock HealthCare GmbH - Strategic SWOT Analysis Review
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Otto Bock HealthCare 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 ...
July 2018
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Smokeless Tobacco and Vapour Products in Germany
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... open vaping systems in particular. Euromonitor International's Smokeless Tobacco and Vapour Products in Germany report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and ... illustrate how the market is set to change. Product coverage: Smokeless Tobacco, Vapour Products. Data coverage: market sizes (historic and ...
July 2018
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Germany Basic Construction Report 2010 - 2018
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This report comprises construction data from 2010 to 2018 for Germany providing an overview of the main indicators and trends in the sector. ... Within this report are major topics in the construction ...
June 2018
46 pages
2018 Germany Cancer Diagnostics Market Segmentation Analysis: Hospitals, Commercial Labs, Physician Offices--Oncogenes, Biochemical Markers, Lymphokines, GFs, CSFs, Hormones, Immunohistochemical Stains
US$ 6,700.00
... business opportunities for suppliers. Rationale The cancer diagnostics market is on the verge of explosion, ... market dynamics, structure, size, growth and major suppliers. Estimated universe of laboratories performing cancer diagnostic testing. Cancer statistics, etiology and recent developments in Germany ...
June 2018
585 pages
2018 Germany Electricity/Power Market Outlook to 2025- Planned Power Plants, Emerging Trends, Infrastructure, Investments, New Strategies and Competition
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... report? The latest research “2018 Germany Electricity/Power Market Outlook to 2025” from OGAnalysis is a comprehensive report on Germany power markets, providing recent updates, installed capacity, power generation, regulations, companies and ...
June 2018
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2018 Germany Solar Power Market Outlook to 2025- Planned Power Plants, Emerging Trends, Infrastructure, Investments, New Strategies and Competition
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June 2018
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2018 Germany Thermal Power Market Outlook to 2025- Planned Oil, Gas, Coal Power Plants, Emerging Trends, Infrastructure, Investments, New Strategies and Competition
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... report? The latest research “2018 Germany Thermal Power Market Outlook to 2025” from OGAnalysis is a comprehensive report on Germany power markets, providing recent updates, installed capacity, power generation, regulations, companies ...
June 2018
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2018 Germany Wind Power Market Outlook to 2025- Planned Power Plants, Emerging Trends, Infrastructure, Investments, New Strategies and Competition
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... report? The latest research “2018 Germany Wind Power Market Outlook to 2025” from OGAnalysis is a comprehensive report on Germany Wind power markets, providing recent updates, installed capacity, power generation, regulations, companies ...
June 2018
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Germany Connected Vehicle Market (2018-2023)
US$ 1,950.00
... Germany connected vehicle market 2) Evolution of connected car solutions 3) Connected vehicle ecosystem 4) Connected vehicle- integration landscape model 5) Total number of embedded passenger car solutions in Germany by value (USD Bn) and volume (Mn units) 2018-2023 ...
June 2018
70 pages
Landesbank Baden-Wurttemberg - Strategy, SWOT and Corporate Finance Report
US$ 175.00
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June 2018
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Viscom AG (V6C) - 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 ...
June 2018
38 pages
Puma SE (PUM) - Strategic SWOT Analysis Review
US$ 125.00
Puma SE (PUM) - 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. This ...
June 2018
39 pages
2018 Germany Endocrine Function Testing Market: Supplier Shares and Segment Forecasts by Test, Competitive Intelligence, Emerging Technologies, Instrumentation and Opportunities for Suppliers
US$ 2,450.00
... .com provides a comprehensive analysis in the German endocrine function market, including emerging tests, technologies, instrumentation, sales forecasts by country, ... Ab and TSH. During the next five years, the endocrine function testing market will undergo significant transformation. These changes will be ...
June 2018
271 pages
2018 Germany Drugs of Abuse Testing Market: Supplier Shares and Segment Forecasts by Test, Competitive Intelligence, Emerging Technologies, Instrumentation and Opportunities for Suppliers
US$ 2,450.00
... from VPGMarketResearch.com provides a comprehensive analysis of the German drug of abuse testing market, including emerging tests, technologies, instrumentation, sales ... (PCP), Propoxphene. During the next five years, the abused drug testing market will undergo significant transformation. These changes will ...
June 2018
262 pages
2018 Germany Microbiology Analyzers and Reagents Market: Supplier Shares and Sales Segment Forecasts by Product: Competitive Intelligence, Technology and Instrumentation Review, Opportunities for Suppliers
US$ 6,700.00
... into the dynamic and rapidly expanding microbiology testing market, in evaluating emerging opportunities ... market entry barriers and risks. Infectious Diseases Analyzed in the Report AIDS/HIV, Adenovirus, ... , West Nile, Yersinia. Geographic Coverage France, Germany, Italy, Spain, UK Market Segmentation Analysis - ...
June 2018
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Rtds/High-Strength Premixes in Germany
US$ 990.00
... generations, as they appreciate the convenience and high-quality of internationally well-known brands. RTD... Euromonitor International's RTDs/High-Strength Premixes in Germany report offers a comprehensive guide to the ...
June 2018
25 pages
2018 Germany Hospital Coagulation Testing Market
US$ 3,900.00
... a comprehensive analysis of the German hospital coagulation testing market, including: Major issues pertaining to the German coagulation laboratory practice, as well as ... and sales forecasts for 40 coagulation procedures performed in German hospitals, including typical coagulation daily work loads. Review of ...
June 2018
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