Industry overview
- World ranking in industrial production
- #3
- Industrial value creation
- 12,708$100 million
- of which manufacturing industry
- 8,896$100 million
- land area
- 35.810,000 km²
- Population
- 8,34910,000 inhabitants
- Official language
- German
Important industrial sectors
Automotive manufacturing and suppliers
Passenger cars, commercial vehicles and a world-leading network of Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, in the midst of the transformation to electromobility.
Mechanical and plant engineering
Machine tools, packaging, printing and process technology; Germany's strongest export industry.
Chemistry and pharmaceuticals
Basic chemicals, specialty chemicals and innovative pharmaceuticals, with large network sites on the Rhine and Main.
Electrical engineering and automation
Drive and control technology, industrial automation and building technology.
Metal production and processing
steel, aluminum and precision parts; energy-intensive and heavily integrated into industrial value chains.
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- Industrial production (2025)
- 12,708 100 million USD
- of which production (2025)
- 8,896 100 million USD
- Worldwide industry rank
- #3
- Area
- 35.8 10,000 km²
- Population
- 8,349 10,000 inhabitants
- Core industries
- Automotive engineering and suppliers, mechanical and plant engineering, chemistry and pharmaceuticals, electrical engineering and automation, metal production and processing
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Frequently asked questions
Which industrial sectors are the most important in Germany?
The most important industrial sectors in Germany are: automobile manufacturing and suppliers, mechanical and plant engineering, chemicals and pharmaceuticals, electrical engineering and automation, metal production and processing.
What are the most important opportunities for companies in Germany?
Germany's industry is based on automobile manufacturing and suppliers, mechanical and plant engineering, chemicals and pharmaceuticals, electrical engineering and automation, metal production and processing; local businesses can build on these strengths to tap into domestic and regional demand.
Where does this data come from and how often is it updated?
The data comes from the World Bank's World Development Indicators (as of 2025, updated) and is renewed annually.
What are the main challenges for Germany’s industry?
Like many economies, Germany is striving for deeper industrial value creation and regional integration; the details are industry specific.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators (as of 2025, updated). Industrial value added = mining + manufacturing + energy/gas/water supply + construction, in current US dollars. Last updated：2026-10-08