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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: artificial flowers and fruit market
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... . The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the artificial flowers and fruit market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about the volumes ... interviews. The report on the artificial flowers and fruit market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development ...
July 2024
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Germany: artificial joints 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 artificial joints 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: artificial teeth 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 artificial teeth 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: artist brushes 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 artist brushes 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: baby stroller 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 baby stroller 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 ...
July 2024
100 pages
Germany: baby strollers 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 baby strollers 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: balloons, dirigibles, gliders and hang gliders market
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... purpose of the report is to describe the state of the balloons, dirigibles, gliders and hang gliders market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about the volumes ... interviews. The report on the balloons, dirigibles, gliders and hang gliders market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for ...
July 2024
100 pages
Germany: ballpoint pen refills 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 ballpoint pen refills 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: ballpoint pens 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 ballpoint pens 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: bicycle frames and forks market
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... . The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the bicycle frames and forks market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about the volumes ... interviews. The report on the bicycle frames and forks market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development ...
July 2024
100 pages
Germany: bicycle 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 bicycle 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 ...
July 2024
100 pages
Germany: bicycles 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 bicycles 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: bifocal and progressive lenses market
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... . The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the bifocal and progressive lenses market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about the volumes ... interviews. The report on the bifocal and progressive lenses market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development ...
July 2024
100 pages
Germany: brooms, brushes and floor sweepers market
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... purpose of the report is to describe the state of the brooms, brushes and floor sweepers market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about the volumes ... interviews. The report on the brooms, brushes and floor sweepers market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for ...
July 2024
100 pages
Germany: bumpers 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 bumpers 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: button 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 button 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 ...
July 2024
100 pages
Germany: buttons 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 buttons 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: candles 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 candles 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: chair beds 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 chair beds 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: chair 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 chair 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 ...
July 2024
100 pages
Germany: Christmas 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 Christmas 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: dental drills 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 dental drills 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: dental fittings 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 dental fittings 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: dental instruments and appliances market
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... . The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the dental instruments and appliances market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about the volumes ... interviews. The report on the dental instruments and appliances market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development ...
July 2024
100 pages
Germany: diathermic equipment 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 diathermic equipment 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: doll 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 doll 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 ...
July 2024
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Germany: dolls 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 dolls 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: dolls, figure toys and stuffed toys market
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... purpose of the report is to describe the state of the dolls, figure toys and stuffed toys market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about the volumes ... interviews. The report on the dolls, figure toys and stuffed toys market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for ...
July 2024
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Germany: dredgers 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 dredgers 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: electric rail locomotives 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 electric rail locomotives 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: figure toys and stuffed toys market
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... . The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the figure toys and stuffed toys market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about the volumes ... interviews. The report on the figure toys and stuffed toys market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development ...
July 2024
100 pages
Germany: fishing ships and factory ships market
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... . The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the fishing ships and factory ships market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about the volumes ... interviews. The report on the fishing ships and factory ships market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development ...
July 2024
100 pages
Germany: fishing tackle 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 fishing tackle 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: floating structures market (except for vessels)
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... market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the floating structures 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 structure ...
July 2024
100 pages
Germany: glass frame 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 frame 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 ...
July 2024
100 pages
Germany: glass frames 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 frames 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: 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 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
100 pages
Germany: glasses market (except for sunglasses)
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... and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the 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
100 pages
Germany: golf equipment 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 golf equipment 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: grand pianos 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 grand pianos 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: hair brushes 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 hair brushes 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: hand stamps 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 hand stamps 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: household brushes 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 household brushes 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: household metal furniture 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 household metal furniture 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: household wooden furniture 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 household wooden furniture 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: imitation jewelry 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 imitation jewelry 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: inflatable boats 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 inflatable boats 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: jewelry market
US$ 1,999.00
... and insights from market experts (representatives of the main market participants), gathered by semi-structured interviews. The report on the jewelry 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: keyboard stringed instruments (except for pianos) market
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... . The purpose of the report is to describe the state of the keyboard stringed instruments market in Germany, to present actual and retrospective information about the volumes, dynamics ... -structured interviews. The report on the keyboard stringed instruments market in Germany includes: Analysis and forecast for the economy of Germany; Analysis and forecast for development ...
July 2024
100 pages
Germany: keyboard stringed instruments 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 keyboard stringed instruments 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