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Country Facts

Nominal GDP3399 Billion USD
Population81.67 Million
Total Trade/GDP97.34%
CurrencyEuro (EUR)
Merchandise Imports from Canada3561.64 Million CAD
Canadian direct investment7415 Million CAD
Main importsMachinery & Equipment, Chemicals, Minerals Fuels, Food, Beverages & Tobacco

EDC in Germany

Canadian companies assisted610
International buyers insured1578
Business volume2,317.42 Million CAD
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Business Environment

Germany is a wealthy OECD country with a strong commercial relationship with Canada. The country enjoys a stable, healthy, modern economy with a strong political system. Trade is of high importance to Germany‘s market and the potential for Canadian companies is high. We see excellent business and investment potential across a wide range of sectors.

Key Industries

  • Clothing & Textiles
  • Machinery - Packaging, Industrial & Analytical Instruments
  • Mining & Metals
  • Transportation Services

How we can support your business

Through our representation in Dusseldorf, Germany, we provide on-the-ground support to Canadian companies planning on or currently doing business in Germany. Our regional representatives have developed strategic relationships with major buyers in key sectors as well as an extensive network of local contacts in the market.

  • We are well positioned to help Canadian companies through a range of financing and risk management services.
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EDC Representatives

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Klaus Houben - Dusseldorf, Germany
Senior Regional Manager
MailKHouben@edc.ca
Consulate of Canada - Düsseldorf
Benrather Strasse 8
40213 Düsseldorf
Germany
Phone: (011) 49 (0) 211 17217 45

 
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Where does this information come from?

The information displayed in this table is extracted from the Trade Opportunities Matrix (TOM), an EDC tool used to rank opportunities based on a range of economic, financial and industry-specific criteria. It is important keep in mind that the TOM rankings refer to potential export opportunities, which may not reflect actual Canadian exports.
  • TOM is an empirically-based tool that provides an objective and forward-looking analysis of the most attractive markets for Canadian exporters.
  • Using up-to-date economic and financial criteria, TOM ranks Canadian export opportunities in 44 industries, across 69 countries.
  • TOM provides an objective starting point for export market research, which can be used to complement in-depth industry analysis and sector-specific knowledge.

Please refer to the TOM background paper for additional details.

Companies with EDC Financing to buy Canadian

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BMW Canada Inc
Deutsche Telekom AG
Faurecia S.A.
Fraport AG Frankfurt Airport Services Worldwide
Hochtief Aktiengesellschaft
Plastic Omnium
Industry/Sector
Automotive and Heavy Truck
Telecom
Automotive and Heavy Truck
Construction & Infrastructure
Construction & Infrastructure
Automotive and Heavy Truck
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Fast Facts on Trade in 2012
Weekly Commentary | 2013-02-28

  • Related Websites

  • Euro Area - EDC (PDF)
  • Country Facts - Canadian Center for Intercultural Learning
  • Doing Business in the EU - Government of Canada
  • Doing Business in Germany - export.gov
  • Doing Business in Germany - World Bank and International Finance Corporation
  • Doing Business in Germany - World Business Culture
  • Europe: A Global Commerce Strategy Priority Market - Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
  • Focus on the European Union - Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
  • Investment Guide to Germany - Germany Trade & Invest
  • Practical guide to doing business in Europe - European Commission
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