Germany
here General Overview:
| Population: | 82,422,299 (July 2006 est.) |
| GDP (purchasing power parity): | US$2.504 trillion (2005 est.) |
| GDP per capita: | US$$30,400 (2005 est.) |
| GDP (real growth rate): | 0.9% (2005 est.) |
| Industries: | iron, steel, coal, cement, chemicals, machinery, vehicles, machine tools, electronics, food and beverages, shipbuilding, textiles |
| Imports: | US$801 billion f.o.b. (2005 est.) |
| Import commodities: | machinery, vehicles, chemicals, foodstuffs, textiles, metals |
| Exports: | US$1.016 trillion f.o.b. (2005 est.) |
| Export commodities: | machinery, vehicles, chemicals, metals and manufactures, foodstuffs, textiles |
| Alberta's export to Germany: | CAN$111 million (2005) |
| Alberta's main exports to Germany: | chemicals, machinery, transportation equipment, wood pulp, nickel and beef |
| Canada's main exports to Germany: | iron, coal, paper products & wood pulp, machinery, transportation equipment |
For detailed information about Germany, the following websites provide economic, political and historical information:
- CIA World Factbook
- Energy Information Administration, U.S. Department of Energy
Export Statistics
For detailed information on Alberta and Canadian exports to Germany, consult the following statistical publications and databases:
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Alberta's International Trade Review
An analysis of Alberta's international exports of goods and services. Published by Alberta Employment, Immigration & Industry. -
Trade Data Online
Customized reports on Canada's trade with over 200 countries.
Alberta-Germany Relations
Alberta has strong economic tries and has cultivated close relations with Germany, and the states of Bavaria and Saxony in particular.
- World Relations
Alberta International and Intergovernmental Relations summary of Alberta's relationship with Germany and Saxony.
Sector Opportunities
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Alberta International Marketing Strategy (AIMS)
Ensures the Alberta government's trade promotion and investment attraction activities are focused on key international markets.
According to AIMS, Germany has been identified as a priority market in the following sectors:
- Building Products
- Education and Training
- Environmental Products & Services
- Health and Bio-industries
- Tourism
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Building Products
The largest individual sector growth opportunity is in cabinets due to Alberta's current capacity shortfall. Germany is a promising investment and technology source in this field. Germany is a potential target for attracting companies and skilled labour.
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Education and Training
With Alberta's excellent results in the PISA study Germany is a target market for attracting students to Alberta's first-rate institutions. Alberta continually seeks to build stronger relationships with Germany in education, government and industry.
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Environmental Products & Services
Germany is an investment attraction market in the environmental products and services sector due to its state-of-the-art technology in this field. Investment attraction here will likely occur in oil sands-related activities.
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Health and Bio-industries
Germany has been identified as a potential trade market for medical devices and pharmaceutical intermediates since Alberta has established a number of centres of excellence in these subsectors, specifically in assistive devices and surgical equipment and procedures.
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Tourism
Germany is one of the key markets for inbound foreign tourists to Alberta. Both rural and urban tourist destinations are attractive destinations for Germany tourists. German investors are also potential targets for development and investment in a wide range of tourism business opportunities in both new and established destination areas.
For additional information on business opportunities and resources for market intelligence, visit:
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Export Source - Market and Business Opportunities
Online tool for new and experienced exporters. -
Virtual Trade Commissioner
Gateway to market information.
Exporting Your Products - Services for Exporters
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Export Alert!
A resource for exporters to learn about changes in foreign export regulations. -
Exporter Needs Continuum
Lists services that can benefit your company and who offers them. -
Export Resources
Resources for both new and experienced exporters. -
International Trade Canada
Sector reports as well as a list of staff contacts that can assist exporters.
Other Resources
Canada
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Exporting to Germany
- International Trade Canada - The Embassy of Canada to Germany
Germany
- Federal Government Portal
- Federal Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection
- Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology
- German Canadian Business Directory
United States
Alberta International, Intergovernmental & Aboriginal Relations Contacts
For customized export facilitation, contact our sector officers for Europe:
- Heli Carswell, Team Leader, North America & Europe, Advanced Industries: ICT and Health & Bio Industries
- Betty Jandewerth, Trade Development Officer, Advanced Industries: Aerospace and Building Products
- Reg Kontz, Consul Commercial-Alberta, Alberta-Germany Office
Other Contacts:
Date Updated: Sep 30, 2008
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