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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 prepared baking powders
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... . The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the prepared baking powders 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 ...
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Germany: market of prepared of preserved animal livers
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... purpose of the report is to describe the state of the prepared of preserved animal livers 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 ...
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Germany: market of prepared or preserved anchovies
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... purpose of the report is to describe the state of the prepared or preserved anchovies 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 ...
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Germany: market of prepared or preserved aquatic invertebrates
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... The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the prepared or preserved aquatic invertebrates market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about ... structure – past, present and future; Track and identify key market trends, opportunities and threats and key drivers behind recent ...
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Germany: market of prepared or preserved groundnuts
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... purpose of the report is to describe the state of the prepared or preserved groundnuts market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about the ... participants, the price fluctuations, growth and demand drivers of the market and all other factors, influencing its development. This research ...
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Germany: market of prepared or preserved herrings
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... purpose of the report is to describe the state of the prepared or preserved herrings 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 ...
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Germany: market of prepared or preserved mackerel
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... purpose of the report is to describe the state of the prepared or preserved mackerel 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 ...
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Germany: market of prepared or preserved meat or offal of bovine animals
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... purpose of the report is to describe the state of the prepared or preserved meat or offal of bovine animals market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information ... structure – past, present and future; Track and identify key market trends, opportunities and threats and key drivers behind recent ...
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Germany: market of prepared or preserved meat or offal of turkeys
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... purpose of the report is to describe the state of the prepared or preserved meat or offal of turkeys market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about ... and structure – past, present and future; Track and identify key market trends, opportunities and threats and key drivers behind recent ...
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Germany: market of prepared or preserved mushrooms and truffles
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... of the report is to describe the state of the prepared or preserved mushrooms and truffles 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 ...
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Germany: market of prepared or preserved nuts, other seeds and mixtures
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... the report is to describe the state of the prepared or preserved nuts, other seeds and mixtures 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 ...
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Germany: market of prepared or preserved potatoes
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... purpose of the report is to describe the state of the prepared or preserved potatoes 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 ...
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Germany: market of prepared or preserved poultry meat
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... purpose of the report is to describe the state of the prepared or preserved poultry meat 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 ...
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Germany: market of prepared or preserved salmon
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... The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the prepared or preserved salmon 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 prepared or preserved sardines, sardinella, brisling and sprats
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... the report is to describe the state of the prepared or preserved sardines, sardinella, brisling and sprats 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 prepared or preserved swine hams and cuts thereof
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... the report is to describe the state of the prepared or preserved swine hams and cuts thereof 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 ...
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Germany: market of prepared or preserved swine meat
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... The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the prepared or preserved swine meat 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 prepared or preserved swine shoulders and cuts thereof
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... report is to describe the state of the prepared or preserved swine shoulders and cuts thereof 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 prepared or preserved tuna, skipjack and Atlantic bonito
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... report is to describe the state of the prepared or preserved tuna, skipjack and Atlantic bonito 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 prepared or preserved vegetables and mixtures of vegetables
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... of the report is to describe the state of the prepared or preserved vegetables and mixtures of vegetables 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 rape or colza seed oilcake and other solid residues
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... 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 rape or colza seed oilcake and other solid residues market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast ...
July 2024
Germany: market of rape, colza or mustard oil and their fractions
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... 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 rape, colza or mustard oil and their fractions market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information ...
July 2024
Germany: market of refined coconut oil and its fractions
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... 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 refined coconut oil and its fractions market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information ...
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Germany: market of refined cotton-seed oil and its fractions
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... 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 refined cotton-seed oil and its fractions market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information ...
July 2024
Germany: market of refined groundnut oil and its fractions
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... 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 refined groundnut oil and its fractions market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information ...
July 2024
Germany: market of refined maize oil and its fractions
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... 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 refined maize oil and its fractions market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information ...
July 2024
Germany: market of refined olive oil and its fractions
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... 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 refined olive oil and its fractions market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information ...
July 2024
Germany: market of refined palm oil and its fractions
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... 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 refined palm oil and its fractions market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information ...
July 2024
Germany: market of refined rape, colza or mustard oil and their fractions
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... 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 refined rape, colza or mustard oil and their fractions market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast ...
July 2024
Germany: market of refined soya-bean oil and its fractions
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... its development in the next five years. It provides a detailed analysis of the market, its dynamics, structure, characteristics, main players, growth and demand ... the report is to describe the state of the refined soya-bean oil and its fractions market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information ...
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Germany: market of refined sugar in solid form
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... . The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the refined sugar in solid form 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 ...
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Germany: market of refined sunflower-seed and safflower oil and their fractions
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... its 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 refined sunflower-seed and safflower oil and their fractions market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective ...
July 2024
Germany: market of roasted chicory and other roasted coffee substitutes
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... the report is to describe the state of the roasted chicory and other roasted coffee substitutes 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 rolled, flaked, hulled, pearled, sliced or kibbled cereal grains (excluding rice)
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... presents a comprehensive overview of the rolled, flaked, hulled, pearled, sliced or kibbled cereal grains (excluding rice) market in Germany and a forecast for ... chain analysis; Analysis of the factors, influencing the development of the market; Analysis and forecast of the trends and levels of supply and ...
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Germany: market of rusks, toasted bread and similar toasted products
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... the report is to describe the state of the rusks, toasted bread and similar toasted 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 sausages and similar products of meat, offal or blood
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... the report is to describe the state of the sausages and similar products of meat, offal or blood 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 semi-milled or wholly milled rice
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... 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 semi-milled or wholly milled rice market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about ...
July 2024
Germany: market of skimmed milk powder
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... 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 skimmed milk powder market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about the ...
July 2024
Germany: market of soups, broths and preparations therefor
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... of the report is to describe the state of the soups, broths and preparations therefor 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 soya-bean 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 soya-bean oil and its fractions market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information ...
July 2024
Germany: market of soya-bean oilcake and other solid residues
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 soya-bean oilcake and other solid residues market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information ...
July 2024
Germany: market of spirits obtained from distilled grape wine or grape marc
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... 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 spirits obtained from distilled grape wine or grape marc market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast ...
July 2024
Germany: market of sugar confectionery, not containing cocoa
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... of the report is to describe the state of the sugar confectionery, not containing cocoa 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
