What are Germany products Famous For?

Germany is a country in Western Europe and it lies in between the Baltic and North seas to the North and the Alps to the South. This country has a rich historical background for architecture, castles, places, cathedrals and monuments, landscapes, mountains and forests, food, and culture (tradition and humanity). It makes Germany a famous tourist destination. 

Germany is the third-largest exporter in goods as well as services in 2016. The three major sectors that contribute to Germany’s total GDP are agriculture, industry, and services.

 

Top exports in Germany include cars, vehicle parts, pharmaceuticals, aircraft, helicopters and spacecraft, refined petroleum, petroleum gas, engine parts, and machinery.

Export partners for Germany - US, France, UK, Netherlands, Chile, Italy, Austria, Poland, and Switzerland.

 

Almost everything produced in Germany is famous all over the globe, especially for their quality and design. 

Some of the things/products that Germany is famous for are listed below.

1. Bread 

Each region of Germany has its own variety of bread, including light bread (in the South) and heavy bread (in the North). Bread is a part of their culture, and it is one of the main food items in their daily meal.

Germans use different techniques and ingredients to make bread, giving a unique taste. 

 

2. Cars 

Germany is one of the most popular car manufacturing countries in the world. Some of the popular cars, such as Audi, Porsche, Volkswagen, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz, have their origins in this country. Car museums and most car factories organize factory tours. Car lovers use this opportunity to visit these places. 

The well-maintained roads are also one of the reasons people in the country love cars as it offers a good experience for car drivers. Germany is the third-highest automobile production country in Europe, and it has bagged the fourth place in total motor vehicle production.

 

3. Beer 

In Europe, the people in Germany are the second largest beer consumers after the Czech. On average, Germans consume around 140 liters/year of beer. Good German beer has a wholesome flavor. The famous beer is Pils, and it is produced in Berlin. 

In Munich, as well as different cities around Germany, show the devotion to Beer. The only ingredients they use in the production of beer are water, barley, and hops. Later, yeast and sugar became the other legal ingredients in beer production.

Germany has an age limit to consume beer. The alcoholic percentage is very less (4.7 - 5.5) when compared to others. In 1516, they introduced a special beer law, (named Deutsches Reinheitsgebot). It dictates that only water, barley, and hops are the legal ingredients to make beer.

Facts about beer consumption in Germany

In 1777, Frederick (the Great of Prussia) banned coffee because he liked beer more than that. On the other hand, King Ludwig I of Bavaria tried to impose a beer tax in 1844. Later, he reduced the price of beer due to the strong opposition of Germans.

 

4. Sausages

After bread and beer, sausages are a very important food item for the Germans. Sausages are the main food item in every public event. Like bread, sausages-making is different in each and every region.

In Germany, sausages are called wurts. The main ingredients in making sausages are pork and beef or veal. Germans eat sausages after a mug of beer or alongside it.

5. Agricultural products

In Germany, over 80 percent of the land is used for agriculture and forestry. Some of the main agricultural products in Germany are milk, pork, beef, poultry, cereals, potatoes, wheat, barley, cabbages, and sugar beets. In some regions of this country, wine, fruits, and vegetables play an important role.

 

6. Vehicle parts

The second most exported product from Germany is vehicle parts. This country exports automobile parts for many leading car brands in the world. A few exported car parts from Germany are doors, body and main components, audio and video devices, braking systems, fuel supply system, gauges and meters, windows, sensors, electrical, and electronics.

 

7. Pharmaceuticals

Pharmaceuticals are the third leading products that have been exported from Germany. Always, the pharmaceutical products from Germany dominates the world market due to the best quality and effectiveness.

 

Germany’s export data:

Country-specific data of overall imports from Germany are listed below:

United States - 8.9%

France - 8%

China - 7.2%

Netherlands - 6.3%

United Kingdom - 5.9%

Italy - 5.1%

Poland - 5%

Austria - 4.8%

Switzerland - 4.3%

Belgium - 3.5%

Czech Republic - 3.4%

Spain 3.3%

So, from what we eat to what we ride, the best of them come from Germany. 

And, so people all over the world are in love with this country.