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 $88 billion in 2011. With 17% of the global market Germany is the world leader ahead of the USA and Japan.
Electronics
Together with other German industries, the electronics sector seems to be recovering from the setbacks of 2010 to 2012. Companies employ 1.5 million people worldwide with 800,000 of these jobs being in Germany. It produced a turnover of USD 224 billion in 2011 from the production of 100,000 different products.
Production is split between the following sectors: automotive and industrial electronics (64.7%), data processing 25%, telecoms 8.0%, and consumer electronics 2.3%.
Germany dominates the sector in Europe, and it is the world’s second only behind Japan. Prospects for the industry look good, with Germany is seen as the most attractive country for investment in Europe by 35% of companies, with Poland a long way behind with 10%.
Chemicals
Germany has the largest chemical company in the world – BASF. Other large companies include, Hoechst, Bayer and Lanxess. In 2010, it provided 25% of all European sales of EUR 180 billion. It is the 4th largest chemical producer in the world. The industry employed 423,000 people in 2011, and it is upbeat in its predictions for 2014 expecting 2% much better than the last two years.
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Aareal Bank AG (ARL): Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
US$ 125.00
... contains a company overview, key facts, major products and services, SWOT analysis, business description, company history, key competitors, financial analysis, mergers & acquisitions, recent developments, key employees, company locations and subsidiaries as well as employee biographies. SUMMARY This report ...
January 2018
34 pages
Cement Market in Germany to 2022 - Market Size, Development, and Forecasts
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... : What is the current size of the cement market in Germany? How is the cement market divided into different product segments? How are ... outlook of the cement market in Germany to 2022 Track industry development and identify market opportunities Plan and develop marketing, market-entry, market expansion, and ...
January 2018
23 pages
Coffee Market in Germany to 2022 - Market Size, Development, and Forecasts
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... : What is the current size of the coffee market in Germany? How is the coffee market divided into different product segments? How are ... outlook of the coffee market in Germany to 2022 Track industry development and identify market opportunities Plan and develop marketing, market-entry, market expansion, and ...
January 2018
27 pages
Sugar Market in Germany to 2022 - Market Size, Development, and Forecasts
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... : What is the current size of the sugar market in Germany? How is the sugar market divided into different product segments? How are ... outlook of the sugar market in Germany to 2022 Track industry development and identify market opportunities Plan and develop marketing, market-entry, market expansion, and ...
January 2018
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Westdeutsche Immobilien Servicing 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. SUMMARY This report ...
January 2018
17 pages
Tetra Pak GmbH & Co KG in Packaging Industry (Germany)
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Tetra Pak will continue to attract customers due to its focus on tailor made ... solutions that meet their needs and those of their customers. Tetra Pak is expected to expand the range of pack sizes offered in liquid cartons ...
December 2017
3 pages
Karl Knauer KG in Packaging Industry (Germany)
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Karl Knauer will continue to focus on developing innovative and sustainable packaging solutions in the forecast period. The company will focus on ... for their products, particularly those seeking value-added or premium packaging. The company is expected to prove particularly successful in offering premium ...
December 2017
2 pages
Verallia Deutschland AG in Packaging Industry (Germany)
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Verallia Deutschland will continue to focus on high quality glass packaging with a focus on offering environmentally-friendly products. The company is however ... facing challenges in highly-competitive glass packaging, where overall sales volume is declining due to many producers ...
December 2017
3 pages
Wiegand-Glas GmbH in Packaging Industry (Germany)
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Wiegand-Glas is expected to increase its focus on customised glass and tailor-made packaging in the forecast ... water are increasingly interested in customised glass packaging in order to stand-out on store shelves ... ? Get a detailed picture of the Packaging market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors ...
December 2017
3 pages
Debeka Group: Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
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... and its operations. The profile contains a company overview, key facts, major products and services, SWOT analysis, business description, company history, financial analysis, key employees as well as company locations and subsidiaries. SUMMARY ...
December 2017
17 pages
HDI-Global SE: Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
US$ 125.00
... 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, company locations and subsidiaries as well as employee biographies. SUMMARY ...
December 2017
25 pages
Salzgitter Klockner-Werke GmbH: Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
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... 'Salzgitter Klockner-Werke GmbH' 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 ...
December 2017
14 pages
Duesseldorfer Hypothekenbank AG: Company Profile and SWOT Analysis
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... and its operations. The profile contains a company overview, key facts, major products and services, SWOT analysis, business description, company history, financial analysis, recent developments as well as key employees. SUMMARY This report ...
December 2017
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