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 $88 billion in 2011. With 17% of the global market Germany is the world leader ahead of the USA and Japan.
Electronics
Together with other German industries, the electronics sector seems to be recovering from the setbacks of 2010 to 2012. Companies employ 1.5 million people worldwide with 800,000 of these jobs being in Germany. It produced a turnover of USD 224 billion in 2011 from the production of 100,000 different products.
Production is split between the following sectors: automotive and industrial electronics (64.7%), data processing 25%, telecoms 8.0%, and consumer electronics 2.3%.
Germany dominates the sector in Europe, and it is the world’s second only behind Japan. Prospects for the industry look good, with Germany is seen as the most attractive country for investment in Europe by 35% of companies, with Poland a long way behind with 10%.
Chemicals
Germany has the largest chemical company in the world – BASF. Other large companies include, Hoechst, Bayer and Lanxess. In 2010, it provided 25% of all European sales of EUR 180 billion. It is the 4th largest chemical producer in the world. The industry employed 423,000 people in 2011, and it is upbeat in its predictions for 2014 expecting 2% much better than the last two years.
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2013 Analysis of the German Cancer Diagnostics Market: Emerging Opportunities, Supplier Shares, Country Forecasts, Innovative Technologies, and Competitive Landscape
US$ 4,880.00
This report presents a comprehensive analysis of the German cancer diagnostics market, including: Major issues pertaining to the German laboratory practice, as well as key economic, regulatory, demographic, social and technological trends with significant market impact during the next ten years. Mortality ...
April 2013
585 pages
2013 Analysis of the German Clinical Chemistry and Immunodiagnostics Market: Emerging Opportunities, Supplier Shares, Country Forecasts, Innovative Technologies, and Competitive Landscape
US$ 4,880.00
This report presents a comprehensive analysis of the German clinical chemistry and immunodiagnostics markets, including: Major issues pertaining to the German clinical chemistry and immunodiagnostic laboratory practice, as well as key economic, regulatory, demographic, social and technological trends with ...
April 2013
578 pages
2013 Analysis of the German Coagulation Testing Market: Emerging Opportunities, Supplier Shares, Country Forecasts, Innovative Technologies, and Competitive Landscape
US$ 4,880.00
This report presents a comprehensive analysis of the German coagulation market, including: Major issues pertaining to the German coagulation laboratory practice, as well as key economic, regulatory, demographic, social and technological trends with significant market impact during the next ten years. Ten- ...
April 2013
406 pages
2013 Analysis of the German Flow Cytometry Market: Emerging Opportunities, Supplier Shares, Country Forecasts, Innovative Technologies, and Competitive Landscape
US$ 3,120.00
Complete report $3,600. DataPack (test volumes, sales forecasts, supplier shares) $1,450. This report presents a comprehensive analysis of the German flow cytometry market, including: Major issues pertaining to the German flow cytometry practice, as well as key economic, regulatory, demographic, social and ...
April 2013
147 pages
2013 Analysis of the German Hematology and Flow Cytometry Markets: Emerging Opportunities, Supplier Shares, Country Forecasts, Innovative Technologies, and Competitive Landscape
US$ 4,960.00
Complete report $5,500. DataPack (test volumes, sales forecasts, supplier shares) $1,950. This report presents a comprehensive analysis of the German hematology and flow cytometry markets, including: Major issues pertaining to the German hematology and flow cytometry practice, as well as key economic, ...
April 2013
250 pages
Sugar - Germany
US$ 653.00
... a perspective on the actual market situation, trends and future outlook for sugar in Germany. The study provides essential market information for decision- ... market study answers to questions such as: What is the size of the sugar market in Germany? How is the market divided into different types of products? ...
April 2013
24 pages
Pasta - Germany
US$ 653.00
... a perspective on the actual market situation, trends and future outlook for pasta in Germany. The study provides essential market information for decision- ... market study answers to questions such as: What is the size of the pasta market in Germany? How is the market divided into different types of products? ...
April 2013
21 pages
Animal Food - Germany
US$ 653.00
... on the actual market situation, trends and future outlook for animal food in Germany. The study provides essential market information for decision-makers ... This market study answers to questions such as: What is the size of the animal food market in Germany? How is the market divided into different types of ...
April 2013
20 pages
Confectionery Product Market in Germany
US$ 653.00
... for confectionery products by type Forecasts and future outlook of the market Macroeconomic indicators This market study answers to questions such as: What is the size of the confectionery product market in Germany? How is the market divided into different types of products? ...
April 2013
23 pages
Cement - Germany
US$ 653.00
... perspective on the actual market situation, trends and future outlook for cement in Germany. The study provides essential market information for decision- ... market study answers to questions such as: What is the size of the cement market in Germany? How is the market divided into different types of products? ...
March 2013
21 pages
Food and Beverage Processing Machinery Market in Germany
US$ 653.00
... actual market situation, trends and future outlook for food and beverage processing machinery in Germany. The study provides essential market information ... ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS SUCH AS: What is the size of the food and beverage processing machinery market in Germany? How is the market divided into different ...
February 2013
28 pages
Turbine Market in Germany
US$ 653.00
... indicators THIS MARKET STUDY ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS SUCH AS: What is the size of the turbine market in Germany? How is the market divided into different types of products? Which products are growing fast? How the market has been developing? How does the future look like? What is ...
February 2013
22 pages
Safety Glass Market in Germany
US$ 653.00
... THIS MARKET STUDY ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS SUCH AS: What is the size of the safety glass market in Germany? How is the market divided into different types of products? Which products are growing fast? How the market has been developing? How does the future look like? What is ...
February 2013
21 pages
Rubber Tyre Market in Germany
US$ 653.00
... THIS MARKET STUDY ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS SUCH AS: What is the size of the rubber tyre market in Germany? How is the market divided into different types of products? Which products are growing fast? How the market has been developing? How does the future look like? What is the ...
February 2013
25 pages
Disposable Paper Products and Other Articles of Paper in Germany: ISIC 2109
US$ 600.00
... comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Disposable Paper Products and Other Articles of Paper market at a national level. It provides the latest retail ... buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Disposable Paper Products and Other Articles of Paper market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify ...
February 2013
23 pages
Fertilizers and Nitrogen Compounds in Germany: ISIC 2412
US$ 600.00
... illustrate how the market is set to change. Product coverage: Fertilizers, Nitrogen Compounds. Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company ... . Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Fertilizers and Nitrogen Compounds market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors ...
February 2013
23 pages
Pens, Lighters, Umbrellas and Other Personal Items in Germany: ISIC 3699
US$ 600.00
... report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Pens, Lighters, Umbrellas and Other Personal Items market at a national level. It provides the latest ... Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Pens, Lighters, Umbrellas and Other Personal Items market; Pinpoint growth sectors and ...
February 2013
26 pages
Restaurants, Bars and Canteens in Germany: ISIC 552
US$ 660.00
... report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Restaurants, Bars and Canteens market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales ... . Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Restaurants, Bars and Canteens market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change ...
February 2013
23 pages
Clothing in Germany: ISIC 181
US$ 600.00
... market report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Clothing market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data, ... illustrate how the market is set to change. Product coverage: Leather Clothes, Men’s Outerwear, Other Wearing Apparel and Accessories, Underwear, Women’s ...
February 2013
26 pages
Non-domestic Air-conditioning, Packaging and Other General Purpose Machinery in Germany: ISIC 2919
US$ 660.00
... report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Non-domestic Air-conditioning, Packaging and Other General Purpose Machinery market at a national level. It provides the ... . Why buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Non-domestic Air-conditioning, Packaging and Other General Purpose Machinery market; Pinpoint growth sectors and identify ...
February 2013
26 pages
Technical Textiles, Labels, Badges and Other Textile Products in Germany: ISIC 1729
US$ 600.00
... the market is set to change. Product coverage: Non-woven Articles, Other Textile Products. Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company ... buy this report? Get a detailed picture of the Technical Textiles, Labels, Badges and Other Textile Products market; Pinpoint growth sectors and ...
February 2013
24 pages
Internal Combustion Engine Filter Market in Germany
US$ 653.00
... ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS SUCH AS: What is the size of the internal combustion engine filter market in Germany? How is the market divided into different types of products? Which products are growing fast? How the market has been developing? How does the future look like? What is the ...
January 2013
19 pages
Coffee Market in Germany
US$ 653.00
... indicators THIS MARKET STUDY ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS SUCH AS: What is the size of the coffee market in Germany? How is the market divided into different types of products? Which products are growing fast? How the market has been developing? How does the future look like? What is ...
January 2013
22 pages
Construction and Mining Machinery Market in Germany
US$ 653.00
... TO QUESTIONS SUCH AS: What is the size of the construction and mining machinery market in Germany? How is the market divided into different types of products? Which ... Pile-extractors and pile-drivers Road rollers, compacting and tamping machinery Rock and coal cutters Scrapers Track-laying tractors Other ...
January 2013
31 pages
2013 German Microbiology Testing Market: Opportunities and Strategies for Suppliers
US$ 4,720.00
... -page report from Venture Planning Group presents a comprehensive analysis of the German microbiology testing market, including: Major issues pertaining to the ... on the definition, epidemiology, and etiology of major infectious diseases and microorganisms. Ten-year test volume and sales forecasts for nearly ...
January 2013
983 pages
Glass Packaging Market in Germany
US$ 649.00
... This market study answers to questions such as: What is the size of the glass packaging market in Germany? How is the market divided into different types of products? Which products are growing fast? How the market has been developing? How does the future look like? What is the ...
December 2012
20 pages
Iron and Steel Fasteners Market in Germany
US$ 649.00
... study answers to questions such as: What is the size of the iron and steel fasteners market in Germany? How is the market divided into different types of products? Which products are growing fast? How the market has been developing? How does the future look like? What is ...
December 2012
27 pages
Fishing Equipment Market in Germany
US$ 649.00
... This market study answers to questions such as: What is the size of the fishing equipment market in Germany? How is the market divided into different types of products? Which products are growing fast? How the market has been developing? How does the future look like? What is ...
December 2012
21 pages
2013 German Hospital Cancer Diagnostics Market
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, ...
December 2012
533 pages
2013 Germany Clinical Chemistry and Immunodiagnostics Markets
US$ 4,320.00
... ten-year volume and sales forecasts for over 100 clinical chemistry, TDM, endocrine, cancer, immunoprotein and abused drug assays ... and their potential market applications. Product development opportunities for clinical chemistry and immunodiagnostic instruments and consumables. Profiles of 25 current and ...
December 2012
578 pages
2013 Germany Flow Cytometry Market: Opportunities and Strategies for Suppliers
US$ 2,880.00
... -page report from Venture Planning Group presents a comprehensive analysis of the German flow cytometry market, including: Major issues pertaining to the German ... . Five-year reagent and instrument sales forecasts. Sales and market shares of leading reagent and instrument suppliers. Review of current and ...
December 2012
147 pages
2013 Germany Tumor Marker Testing Market: Opportunities and Strategies for Suppliers
US$ 4,320.00
Highlights This new 585-page analysis of the German tumor marker testing market report from Venture Planning Group including: Major ... installed base of automated and semi-automated analyzers used for tumor marker testing. Current instrumentation technologies and feature comparison of leading analyzers. ...
December 2012
585 pages
