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Film & Television Programme Post-Production in Germany - Market Research Report (2013-2028)

Linda Yu Linda Yu Frankfurt, Germany Last Updated: November 2023 WZ J59.12DE

Revenue

€553.8m

2023

€553.8m

Past 5-Year Growth

Profit

€XX.Xm

Employees

5,060

Businesses

1,357

Wages

€XXX.Xm

Film & Television Programme Post-Production in Germany industry analysis

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    Industry Statistics and Trends

    Market size and recent performance (2013-2028)

    Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 3.7 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated €553.8m in 2023.

    Trends and Insights

    Film & Television Programme Post-Production in Germany
    Revenue (2013-2028)
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    Industry outlook (2024-2029)

    Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.

    Trends and Insights

    Biggest companies in the Film & Television Programme Post-Production in Germany

    Company
    Market Share (%)
    2023
    Revenue (€m)
    2023
    Bavaria Film GmbH
    26.0
    Studio Hamburg GmbH
    21.0
    Media Services GmbH
    19.9

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    Products & Services Segmentation

    Film & Television Programme Post-Production in Germany
    Products & Services
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    Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Setting, Cut and assembly and Synchronization. Setting is the largest segment of the Film & Television Programme Post-Production in Germany.

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    Table of Contents

    About this industry

    Industry definition

    Through the industry of post-production and other film technology, recordings such as films, videos and programs are dubbed, synchronized, edited and subtitled, among other things. These activities complement and complete the film production. In addition, the archiving and digitization of film material is one of the industry's activities. The industry service is also called post-production.

    What's included in this industry?

    Editing footageColor correction and graphicsAnimation and special effectsSound design, sound mixing and music dubbingSynchronizationEditing and subtitlingDuplication of motion pictures for distribution to cinemasArchiving and digitization of film material

    Companies

    Bavaria Film GmbHStudio Hamburg GmbHMedia Services GmbH

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    Related Terms

    POST PRODUCTIONFILMERBECO-PRODUCTIONSUBTITLESYNCHRONIZATIONCOPYRIGHTBUY-OUT

    Industry Code

    WZ 2008

    WZ 59.12 - Film & Television Programme Post-Production in Germany

    Performance

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    In this chapter (4)

    • Current Performance
    • Outlook
    • Volatility
    • Life Cycle

    Key metrics

    • Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
    • Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
    • Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
    • Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business

    Charts

    • Revenue, including historical (2013-2022) and forecast (2023-2028)
    • Employees, including historical (2013-2022) and forecast (2023-2028)
    • Businesses, including historical (2013-2022) and forecast (2023-2028)
    • Profit, including historical (2013-2023)
    • Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
    • Industry Life Cycle

    Detailed analysis

    • Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
    • Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
    • Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
    • How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.

    Products and Markets

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    In this chapter

    • Products & Services
    • Major Markets

    Key metrics

    • Largest market segment and value in 2023
    • Product innovation level

    Charts

    • Products & services segmentation in 2023
    • Major market segmentation in 2023

    Detailed analysis

    • Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
    • Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
    • Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
    • Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services

    Geographic Breakdown

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    In this chapter (1)

    • Business Locations

    Charts

    • Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each region
    • Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2023

    Tables

    • Number and share of establishments in each region in 2023
    • Number and share of revenue each region accounts for in 2023
    • Number and share of wages each region accounts for in 2023
    • Number and share of employees in each region in 2023

    Detailed analysis

    • Geographic spread of the industry across Europe, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
    • Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage

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    • Concentration
    • Barriers to Entry
    • Substitutes
    • Buyer & Supplier Analysis

    Key metrics

    • Industry concentration level
    • Industry competition level and trend
    • Barriers to entry level and trend
    • Substitutes level and trend
    • Buyer power level and trend
    • Supplier power level and trend

    Charts

    • Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2018-2023
    • Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart

    Detailed analysis

    • Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
    • Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
    • Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
    • Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
    • Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
    • Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
    • Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
    • Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
    • Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.

    Companies

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    Analyst insights

    In this chapter

    • Market Share Concentration
    • Companies
    • Company Spotlights

    Charts

    • Industry market share by company in 2019 through 2023
    • Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2023
    • Overview of Bavaria Film GmbH's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2017 through 2023
    • Overview of Studio Hamburg GmbH's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2017 through 2023
    • Overview of Media Services GmbH's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2017 through 2023
    • Overview of revenue, market share and profit margin trend for 2 additional companies

    Detailed analysis

    • Description and key data for Bavaria Film GmbH, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
    • Description and key data for Studio Hamburg GmbH, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
    • Description and key data for Media Services GmbH, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
    • Description, key data and performance trends for 2 additional companies

    External Environment

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    In this chapter

    • External Drivers
    • Regulation & Policy
    • Assistance

    Key metrics

    • Regulation & policy level and trend
    • Assistance level and trend

    Charts

    • Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2013-2028) 
    • Assistance historical data and forecast (2013-2028) 

    Detailed analysis

    • Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
    • Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
    • Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.

    Financial Benchmarks

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    In this chapter

    • Cost Structure
    • Financial Ratios
    • Key Ratios

    Key metrics

    • Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
    • Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
    • Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
    • Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio

    Charts

    • Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2023
    • Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2023
    • Investment vs. share of economy

    Data tables

    • Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2013-2028)
    • Revenue per Employee (2013-2028)
    • Revenue per Enterprise (2013-2028)
    • Employees per Establishment (2013-2028)
    • Employees per Enterprise (2013-2028)
    • Average Wage (2013-2028)
    • Wages/Revenue (2013-2028)
    • Establishments per Enterprise (2013-2028)
    • IVA/Revenue (2013-2028)
    • Imports/Demand (2013-2028)
    • Exports/Revenue (2013-2028)

    Detailed analysis

    • Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability 

    Key Statistics

    Industry Data

    Data Tables

    Including values and annual change:

    • Revenue (2013-2028)
    • IVA (2013-2028)
    • Establishments (2013-2028)
    • Enterprises (2013-2028)
    • Employment (2013-2028)
    • Exports (2013-2028)
    • Imports (2013-2028)
    • Wages (2013-2028)

    Top Questions Answered

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    What is the market size of the Film & Television Programme Post-Production industry in Germany in 2024?

    The market size of the Film & Television Programme Post-Production industry in Germany is €553.8m in 2024.

    How many businesses are there in the Film & Television Programme Post-Production in Germany industry in 2023?

    There are 1,357 businesses in the Film & Television Programme Post-Production industry in Germany, which has declined at a CAGR of 0.6 % between 2018 and 2023.

    Has the Film & Television Programme Post-Production industry in Germany grown or declined over the past 5 years?

    The market size of the Film & Television Programme Post-Production industry in Germany has been declining at a CAGR of 3.7 % between 2018 and 2023.

    What is the forecast growth of the Film & Television Programme Post-Production industry in Germany over the next 5 years?

    Over the next five years, the Film & Television Programme Post-Production industry in Germany is expected to grow.

    What are the biggest companies in the Film & Television Programme Post-Production market in Germany?

    The biggest companies operating in the Film & Television Programme Post-Production market in Germany are Bavaria Film GmbH, Studio Hamburg GmbH and Media Services GmbH

    What does the Film & Television Programme Post-Production in Germany include?

    Editing footage and Color correction and graphics are part of the Film & Television Programme Post-Production industry.

    Which companies have the highest market share in the Film & Television Programme Post-Production in Germany?

    The company holding the most market share in Germany is Bavaria Film GmbH.

    How competitive is the Film & Television Programme Post-Production industry in Germany?

    The level of competition is high and increasing in the Film & Television Programme Post-Production industry in Germany.

    Related Industries

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    Competitors

    • Book Publishing in Germany
    • Sound Recording & Music Publishing in Germany

    Complementors

    • Film & Television Programme Production in Germany
    • News Agencies in Germany

    International industries

    • Global Movie Production & Distribution
    • Video Postproduction Services in the US
    • Video Postproduction Services in Canada
    • Video Post-Production Services in Australia
    • Post-production Services and Other Motion Picture and Video Activities in New Zealand

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