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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 sunflower seed oilcake and other solid residues
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... the report is to describe the state of the sunflower seed oilcake and other solid residues 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 ...
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Germany: market of 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 ... -structured interviews). The report on the sunflower-seed and safflower oil and their fractions market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast ...
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Germany: market of sweet biscuits, waffles and wafers
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... purpose of the report is to describe the state of the sweet biscuits, waffles and wafers 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 sweet biscuits, waffles and wafers completely or partially coated
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... -structured interviews). The report on the sweet biscuits, waffles and wafers completely or partially coated 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 ...
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Germany: market of sweetened condensed or evaporated milk
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... The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the sweetened condensed or evaporated milk 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 ...
July 2024
Germany: market of tomato ketchup and other tomato sauces
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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 tomato ketchup and other tomato sauces market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information ...
July 2024
Germany: market of tomato puree and paste
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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 ... purpose of the report is to describe the state of the tomato puree and paste market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about ...
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Germany: market of uncooked pasta (containing eggs)
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... The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the uncooked pasta (containing eggs) 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 unsweetened and non-flavoured potable waters, ice and snow
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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 unsweetened and non-flavoured potable waters, ice and snow market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective ...
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Germany: market of unsweetened condensed or evaporated milk
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... The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the unsweetened condensed or evaporated milk 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 ...
July 2024
Germany: market of unsweetened mineral waters and aerated waters
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... of the report is to describe the state of the unsweetened mineral waters and aerated waters 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 vegetable by-products and waste for animal consumption
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... the report is to describe the state of the vegetable by-products and waste for animal consumption 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 vermouth and other flavoured wine
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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 vermouth and other flavoured wine market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about ...
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Germany: market of vinegar and substitutes for vinegar
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... purpose of the report is to describe the state of the vinegar and substitutes for vinegar 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 virgin 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 virgin olive oil and its fractions market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information ...
July 2024
Germany: market of whey and modified whey
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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 ... purpose of the report is to describe the state of the whey and modified whey market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about ...
July 2024
Germany: market of whole geese, ducks and guinea fowls
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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 whole geese, ducks and guinea fowls market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information ...
July 2024
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Germany: market of whole milk powder or full cream 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 ... of the report is to describe the state of the whole milk powder or full cream powder market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information ...
July 2024
Germany: market of whole raw hides and skins of bovine or equine animals
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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 whole raw hides and skins of bovine or equine animals market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast ...
July 2024
Germany: molasses market
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July 2024
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Germany: molluscs market
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July 2024
100 pages
Germany: muesli preparations market
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... participants (gathered by semi-structured interviews). The report on the muesli preparations 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: non-alcoholic beverages market
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July 2024
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Germany: non-processed cheese market
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July 2024
100 pages
Germany: orange juice market
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... , imports, exports and consumption and to build a forecast for the market in the medium term. In addition, the report presents an elaborate analysis ... market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the orange juice market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy ...
July 2024
100 pages
Germany: pasta market
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July 2024
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Germany: pineapple juice market
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July 2024
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Germany: potato starch market
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July 2024
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Germany: poultry offal market
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Germany: preserved asparagus market
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July 2024
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Germany: preserved beans market
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Germany: preserved olives market
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July 2024
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Germany: preserved peas market
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Germany: preserved sweetcorn market
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... , imports, exports and consumption and to build a forecast for the market in the medium term. In addition, the report presents an elaborate analysis ... participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the preserved sweetcorn market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy ...
July 2024
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Germany: preserved tomatoes market
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... , imports, exports and consumption and to build a forecast for the market in the medium term. In addition, the report presents an elaborate analysis ... participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the preserved tomatoes market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy ...
July 2024
100 pages
Germany: processed cheese market
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... , imports, exports and consumption and to build a forecast for the market in the medium term. In addition, the report presents an elaborate analysis of ... participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the processed cheese market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy ...
July 2024
100 pages
Germany: protein concentrates market
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... , imports, exports and consumption and to build a forecast for the market in the medium term. In addition, the report presents an elaborate analysis ... participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the protein concentrates market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy ...
July 2024
100 pages
Germany: raw cane and beet sugar market
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... purpose of the report is to describe the state of the raw cane and beet sugar market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about the ... Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size), value and ...
July 2024
Germany: rice market
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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 purpose of the report is to describe the state of the rice market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about the volumes ...
July 2024
100 pages
Germany: roasted decaffeinated coffee market
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... purpose of the report is to describe the state of the roasted decaffeinated coffee 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: rum and tafia market
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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 purpose of the report is to describe the state of the rum and tafia market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about the ...
July 2024
100 pages
Germany: sandstone market
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... etc. The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the sandstone market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about the volumes, ... , 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: silica sands market
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... , imports, exports and consumption and to build a forecast for the market in the medium term. In addition, the report presents an elaborate analysis ... market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the silica sands market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy ...
July 2024
100 pages
Germany: smoked fish market
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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 ... participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the smoked fish market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy ...
July 2024
100 pages
Germany: smoked herrings market
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... , imports, exports and consumption and to build a forecast for the market in the medium term. In addition, the report presents an elaborate analysis of ... participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the smoked herrings market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy ...
July 2024
100 pages
Germany: smoked salmon market
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... , imports, exports and consumption and to build a forecast for the market in the medium term. In addition, the report presents an elaborate analysis ... market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the smoked salmon market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy ...
July 2024
100 pages
Germany: smoking tobacco market
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... , imports, exports and consumption and to build a forecast for the market in the medium term. In addition, the report presents an elaborate analysis of ... participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the smoking tobacco market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy ...
July 2024
100 pages
Germany: soft drinks market
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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 ... participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the soft drinks market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy ...
July 2024
100 pages