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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Germany: market of tempered glass not suitable for vehicles
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... from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the tempered glass not suitable for vehicles market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market ...
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Germany: tempered glass market
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... and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the tempered glass market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size), value and dynamics; Market ...
July 2024
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Germany: market of laminated glass for vehicles
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... insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the laminated glass for vehicless market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size ...
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Germany: market of laminated glass not for vehicles
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... insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the laminated glass not for vehicles market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size ...
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Germany: laminated glass market
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... and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the laminated glass market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size), value and dynamics; Market ...
July 2024
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Germany: insulated glass units market
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... and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the insulated glass units market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size), value and dynamics; Market ...
July 2024
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Germany: rear-view mirrors market
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... and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the rear-view mirrors market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size), value and dynamics; Market ...
July 2024
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Germany: mirrors market
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... and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the mirrors market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size), value and dynamics; Market ...
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Germany: glass mirrors market
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... and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the glass mirrors market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size), value and dynamics; Market ...
July 2024
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Germany: glass jars market
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... and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the glass jars market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size), value and dynamics; Market ...
July 2024
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Germany: large glass containers market
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... and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the large glass containers market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size), value and dynamics; Market ...
July 2024
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Germany: market of glass containers for pharmaceuticals
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... insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the glass containers for pharmaceuticals market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size ...
July 2024
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Germany: clear glass bottles market
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... and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the clear glass bottles market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size), value and dynamics; Market ...
July 2024
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Germany: colored glass bottles market
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... and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the colored glass bottles market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size), value and dynamics; Market ...
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Germany: glass bottles market
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... and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the glass bottles market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size), value and dynamics; Market ...
July 2024
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Germany: food glass containers market
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... and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the food glass containers market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size), value and dynamics; Market ...
July 2024
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Germany: small glass containers market
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... and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the small glass containers market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size), value and dynamics; Market ...
July 2024
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Germany: glass containers market
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... and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the glass containers market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size), value and dynamics; Market ...
July 2024
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Germany: lead crystal glasses market
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... and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the lead crystal glasses market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size), value and dynamics; Market ...
July 2024
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Germany: tempered table glassware market
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... and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the tempered table glassware market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size), value and dynamics; Market ...
July 2024
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Germany: market of glass in the mass
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... insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the glass in the mass market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size ...
July 2024
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Germany: glass tubes market
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... and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the glass tubes market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size), value and dynamics; Market ...
July 2024
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Germany: glass paving blocks market
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... and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the glass paving blocks market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size), value and dynamics; Market ...
July 2024
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Germany: glass envelopes market
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... and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the glass envelopes market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size), value and dynamics; Market ...
July 2024
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Germany: laboratory and pharmaceutical glassware market
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... . The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the laboratory and pharmaceutical glassware market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about the volumes ... interviews. The report on the laboratory and pharmaceutical glassware market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development ...
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Germany: glass ampoules market
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... and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the glass ampoules market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size), value and dynamics; Market ...
July 2024
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Germany: glass lighting parts market
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... and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the glass lighting parts market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size), value and dynamics; Market ...
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Germany: glass smallware market
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... and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the glass smallware market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size), value and dynamics; Market ...
July 2024
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Germany: fire bricks market
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... and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the fire bricks market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size), value and dynamics; Market ...
July 2024
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Germany: refractory cement materials market
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... and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the refractory cement materials market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size), value and dynamics; Market ...
July 2024
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Germany: refractory ceramic products market
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... and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the refractory ceramic products market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size), value and dynamics; Market ...
July 2024
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Germany: small unglazed mosaic tiles market
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... . The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the small unglazed mosaic tiles market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about the volumes, dynamics ... -structured interviews. The report on the small unglazed mosaic tiles market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development ...
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Germany: small glazed mosaic tiles market
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... . The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the small glazed mosaic tiles market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about the volumes, dynamics ... -structured interviews. The report on the small glazed mosaic tiles market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development ...
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Germany: small mosaic tiles market
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... and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the small mosaic tiles market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size), value and dynamics; Market ...
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Germany: mosaic tiles market
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... and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the mosaic tiles market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size), value and dynamics; Market ...
July 2024
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Germany: unglazed ceramic tiles market
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... and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the unglazed ceramic tiles market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size), value and dynamics; Market ...
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Germany: glazed ceramic tiles market
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... and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the glazed ceramic tiles market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size), value and dynamics; Market ...
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Germany: ceramic tiles market
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... and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the ceramic tiles market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size), value and dynamics; Market ...
July 2024
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Germany: building bricks market
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... and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the building bricks market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size), value and dynamics; Market ...
July 2024
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Germany: ceramic flooring blocks market
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... and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the ceramic flooring blocks market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size), value and dynamics; Market ...
July 2024
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Germany: roofing tiles market
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... and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the roofing tiles market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size), value and dynamics; Market ...
July 2024
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Germany: clay constructional products market
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... and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the clay constructional products market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size), value and dynamics; Market ...
July 2024
100 pages
Germany: ceramic pipes market
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... and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the ceramic pipes market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size), value and dynamics; Market ...
July 2024
100 pages
Germany: porcelain tableware market
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... and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the porcelain tableware market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size), value and dynamics; Market ...
July 2024
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Germany: porcelain household products market
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... and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the porcelain household products market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size), value and dynamics; Market ...
July 2024
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Germany: ceramic tableware market
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... and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the ceramic tableware market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size), value and dynamics; Market ...
July 2024
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Germany: porcelain statues and ornaments market
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... . The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the porcelain statues and ornaments market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about the volumes ... interviews. The report on the porcelain statues and ornaments market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development ...
July 2024
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Germany: ceramic statues and ornaments market
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... . The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the ceramic statues and ornaments market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about the volumes ... interviews. The report on the ceramic statues and ornaments market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development ...
July 2024
100 pages
Germany: ceramic sanitary ware market
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... and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the ceramic sanitary ware market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size), value and dynamics; Market ...
July 2024
100 pages
Germany: technical ceramic ware market
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... and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the technical ceramic ware market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development of the market volume (market size), value and dynamics; Market ...
July 2024
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