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In the German domestic market alone, the industry recorded an increase in turnover of 13% in 2015 compared to the previous year. Other European countries led the way in terms of exports, accounting for 23% of total sales in 2015. Asia followed with 21% - with China alone accounting for 9% of total sales. Growth in China was an impressive 19% compared to the previous year. North America also recorded strong growth, with an increase of 8% compared to the previous year. The USA, Canada and Mexico together accounted for 12% of total sales.

For this year, the industry is expecting sales growth of 15% in Asia, 14% in America and 5% in Europe.