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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 $88 billion in 2011. With 17% of the global market Germany is the world leader ahead of the USA and Japan.
Electronics
Together with other German industries, the electronics sector seems to be recovering from the setbacks of 2010 to 2012. Companies employ 1.5 million people worldwide with 800,000 of these jobs being in Germany. It produced a turnover of USD 224 billion in 2011 from the production of 100,000 different products.
Production is split between the following sectors: automotive and industrial electronics (64.7%), data processing 25%, telecoms 8.0%, and consumer electronics 2.3%.
Germany dominates the sector in Europe, and it is the world’s second only behind Japan. Prospects for the industry look good, with Germany is seen as the most attractive country for investment in Europe by 35% of companies, with Poland a long way behind with 10%.
Chemicals
Germany has the largest chemical company in the world – BASF. Other large companies include, Hoechst, Bayer and Lanxess. In 2010, it provided 25% of all European sales of EUR 180 billion. It is the 4th largest chemical producer in the world. The industry employed 423,000 people in 2011, and it is upbeat in its predictions for 2014 expecting 2% much better than the last two years.
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Germany: market of fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes
US$ 1,999.00
... of the report is to describe the state of the fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information ... chain analysis; Analysis of the factors, influencing the development of the market; Analysis and forecast of the trends and levels of supply and ...
July 2024
Germany: market of fruits, nuts, and other parts of plants, preserved by sugar
US$ 1,999.00
... semi-structured interviews). The report on the fruits, nuts, and other parts of plants, preserved by sugar market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast ... chain analysis; Analysis of the factors, influencing the development of the market; Analysis and forecast of the trends and levels of supply and ...
July 2024
Germany: market of germ of cereals, whole, rolled, flaked or ground (excluding rice)
US$ 1,999.00
... -structured interviews). The report on the germ of cereals, whole, rolled, flaked or ground (excluding rice) market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast ... chain analysis; Analysis of the factors, influencing the development of the market; Analysis and forecast of the trends and levels of supply and ...
July 2024
Germany: market of gingerbread and similar products
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... The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the gingerbread and similar products market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about ... chain analysis; Analysis of the factors, influencing the development of the market; Analysis and forecast of the trends and levels of supply and ...
July 2024
Germany: market of glucose and glucose syrup
US$ 1,999.00
... development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, structure, characteristics, main players, growth and demand ... purpose of the report is to describe the state of the glucose and glucose syrup market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about ...
July 2024
Germany: market of granules, chippings and powder of monumental stones
US$ 1,999.00
... of the report is to describe the state of the granules, chippings and powder of monumental stones market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information ... participants, the price fluctuations, growth and demand drivers of the market and all other factors, influencing its development. This research ...
July 2024
100 pages
Germany: market of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone used for aggregates
US$ 1,999.00
... its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, structure, characteristics, main players, growth and demand ... -structured interviews). The report on the gravel, pebbles and crushed stone used for aggregates market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast ...
July 2024
Germany: market of groats and meal of cereals (excluding wheat)
US$ 1,999.00
... of the report is to describe the state of the groats and meal of cereals (excluding wheat) market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information ... chain analysis; Analysis of the factors, influencing the development of the market; Analysis and forecast of the trends and levels of supply and ...
July 2024
Germany: market of groundnut oil and its fractions
US$ 1,999.00
... development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, structure, characteristics, main players, growth and demand ... of the report is to describe the state of the groundnut oil and its fractions market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about ...
July 2024
Germany: market of guts, bladders and stomachs of animals
US$ 1,999.00
... of the report is to describe the state of the guts, bladders and stomachs of animals market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about the ... chain analysis; Analysis of the factors, influencing the development of the market; Analysis and forecast of the trends and levels of supply and ...
July 2024
Germany: market of gypsum, anhydrite and plasters
US$ 1,999.00
... The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the gypsum, anhydrite and plasters market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about ... , imports, exports and consumption and to build a forecast for the market in the medium term. In addition, the report presents an elaborate analysis ...
July 2024
100 pages
Germany: market of homogenised preparations of fruit jams, jellies, marmalades, puree and pastes
US$ 1,999.00
... is to describe the state of the homogenised preparations of fruit jams, jellies, marmalades, puree and pastes market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective ... participants, the price fluctuations, growth and demand drivers of the market and all other factors, influencing its development. This research ...
July 2024
Germany: market of ice cream and other edible ice
US$ 1,999.00
... for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, structure, characteristics, main players, growth and demand ... of the report is to describe the state of the ice cream and other edible ice market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information ...
July 2024
Germany: market of lard stearin, lard oil, oleostearin, oleo-oil and tallow oil
US$ 1,999.00
... report presents a comprehensive overview of the lard stearin, lard oil, oleostearin, oleo-oil and tallow oil market in Germany and a forecast for its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, structure, characteristics, main players, growth and demand ...
July 2024
Germany: market of limestone flux, limestone and other calcareous stone
US$ 1,999.00
... the report is to describe the state of the limestone flux, limestone and other calcareous stone market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information ... chain analysis; Analysis of the factors, influencing the development of the market; Analysis and forecast of the trends and levels of supply and ...
July 2024
Germany: market of liqueurs and cordials
US$ 1,999.00
... development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, structure, characteristics, main players, growth and demand ... purpose of the report is to describe the state of the liqueurs and cordials market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about the ...
July 2024
Germany: market of lucerne (alfalfa) meal and pellets
US$ 1,999.00
... purpose of the report is to describe the state of the lucerne (alfalfa) meal and pellets market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about ... chain analysis; Analysis of the factors, influencing the development of the market; Analysis and forecast of the trends and levels of supply and ...
July 2024
Germany: market of maize oil and its fractions
US$ 1,999.00
... its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, structure, characteristics, main players, growth and demand ... of the report is to describe the state of the maize oil and its fractions market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about ...
July 2024
Germany: market of malt extract and food preparations of flour, meal, starch
US$ 1,999.00
... development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, structure, characteristics, main players, growth and demand ... -structured interviews). The report on the malt extract and food preparations of flour, meal, starch market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast ...
July 2024
Germany: market of marble and travertine, crude or roughly trimmed
US$ 1,999.00
... of the report is to describe the state of the marble and travertine, crude or roughly trimmed market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information ... chain analysis; Analysis of the factors, influencing the development of the market; Analysis and forecast of the trends and levels of supply and ...
July 2024
Germany: market of marble granules, chippings and powder
US$ 1,999.00
... of the report is to describe the state of the marble granules, chippings and powder market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about the ... , imports, exports and consumption and to build a forecast for the market in the medium term. In addition, the report presents an elaborate analysis ...
July 2024
100 pages
Germany: market of margarine and edible preparations of fats and oils
US$ 1,999.00
... the report is to describe the state of the margarine and edible preparations of fats and oils market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information ... chain analysis; Analysis of the factors, influencing the development of the market; Analysis and forecast of the trends and levels of supply and ...
July 2024
Germany: market of merely cut marble and travertine
US$ 1,999.00
... development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, structure, characteristics, main players, growth and demand ... of the report is to describe the state of the merely cut marble and travertine market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about ...
July 2024
100 pages
Germany: market of milk and cream not concentrated and unsweetened
US$ 1,999.00
... the report is to describe the state of the milk and cream not concentrated and unsweetened market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information ... Value chain analysis; Analysis of the factors, influencing the development of the market; Analysis and forecast of the trends and levels of supply and ...
July 2024
Germany: market of milk and cream not concentrated and unsweetened exceeding 21% fat
US$ 1,999.00
... development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, structure, characteristics, main players, growth and demand ... is to describe the state of the milk and cream not concentrated and unsweetened exceeding 21% fat market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective ...
July 2024
Germany: market of mineral and aerated waters
US$ 1,999.00
... The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the mineral and aerated waters market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about ... Value chain analysis; Analysis of the factors, influencing the development of the market; Analysis and forecast of the trends and levels of supply and ...
July 2024
Germany: market of mixes and doughs for the preparation of bakers’ wares
US$ 1,999.00
... its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, structure, characteristics, main players, growth and demand ... -structured interviews). The report on the mixes and doughs for the preparation of bakers’ wares market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast ...
July 2024
Germany: market of mixtures of fruit and vegetable juices
US$ 1,999.00
... of the report is to describe the state of the mixtures of fruit and vegetable juices market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about the ... chain analysis; Analysis of the factors, influencing the development of the market; Analysis and forecast of the trends and levels of supply and ...
July 2024
Germany: market of mixtures of slag and similar industrial waste products
US$ 1,999.00
... report is to describe the state of the mixtures of slag and similar industrial waste products market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information ... chain analysis; Analysis of the factors, influencing the development of the market; Analysis and forecast of the trends and levels of supply and ...
July 2024
Germany: market of molasses obtained from the extraction or refining of sugar
US$ 1,999.00
... report is to describe the state of the molasses obtained from the extraction or refining of sugar market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information ... participants, the price fluctuations, growth and demand drivers of the market and all other factors, influencing its development. This research ...
July 2024
Germany: market of mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard
US$ 1,999.00
... its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, structure, characteristics, main players, growth and demand ... report is to describe the state of the mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information ...
July 2024
Germany: market of not coated waffles and wafers
US$ 1,999.00
... its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, structure, characteristics, main players, growth and demand ... of the report is to describe the state of the not coated waffles and wafers market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about ...
July 2024
Germany: market of not decaffeinated roasted coffee
US$ 1,999.00
... The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the not decaffeinated roasted coffee market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about ... chain analysis; Analysis of the factors, influencing the development of the market; Analysis and forecast of the trends and levels of supply and ...
July 2024
Germany: market of not filled chocolate blocks, slabs or bars
US$ 1,999.00
... purpose of the report is to describe the state of the not filled chocolate blocks, slabs or bars market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information ... chain analysis; Analysis of the factors, influencing the development of the market; Analysis and forecast of the trends and levels of supply and ...
July 2024
Germany: market of not roasted decaffeinated coffee
US$ 1,999.00
... The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the not roasted decaffeinated coffee market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about ... chain analysis; Analysis of the factors, influencing the development of the market; Analysis and forecast of the trends and levels of supply and ...
July 2024
Germany: market of olive oil and its fractions
US$ 1,999.00
... its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, structure, characteristics, main players, growth and demand ... of the report is to describe the state of the olive oil and its fractions market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about ...
July 2024
Germany: market of other aquatic invertebrates (other than crustaceans and molluscs)
US$ 1,999.00
... -structured interviews). The report on the other aquatic invertebrates (other than crustaceans and molluscs) market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast ... chain analysis; Analysis of the factors, influencing the development of the market; Analysis and forecast of the trends and levels of supply and ...
July 2024
Germany: market of palm oil and its fractions
US$ 1,999.00
... its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, structure, characteristics, main players, growth and demand ... of the report is to describe the state of the palm oil and its fractions market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about ...
July 2024
Germany: market of peel of citrus fruit or melons
US$ 1,999.00
... The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the peel of citrus fruit or melons market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about ... chain analysis; Analysis of the factors, influencing the development of the market; Analysis and forecast of the trends and levels of supply and ...
July 2024
Germany: market of pellets of cereals
US$ 1,999.00
... participants (gathered by semi-structured interviews). The report on the pellets of cereals market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy ... chain analysis; Analysis of the factors, influencing the development of the market; Analysis and forecast of the trends and levels of supply and ...
July 2024
Germany: market of pellets of cereals (excluding wheat)
US$ 1,999.00
... purpose of the report is to describe the state of the pellets of cereals (excluding wheat) market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about ... participants, the price fluctuations, growth and demand drivers of the market and all other factors, influencing its development. This research ...
July 2024
Germany: market of pig fat free of lean meat
US$ 1,999.00
... its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, structure, characteristics, main players, growth and demand ... of the report is to describe the state of the pig fat free of lean meat market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about ...
July 2024
Germany: market of plasters consisting of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate
US$ 1,999.00
... of the report is to describe the state of the plasters consisting of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information ... and structure – past, present and future; Track and identify key market trends, opportunities and threats and key drivers behind recent ...
July 2024
Germany: market of potato flour, meal, flakes, granules and pellets
US$ 1,999.00
... of the report is to describe the state of the potato flour, meal, flakes, granules and pellets market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information ... chain analysis; Analysis of the factors, influencing the development of the market; Analysis and forecast of the trends and levels of supply and ...
July 2024
