Industry overview
- World ranking in industrial production
- #32
- Industrial value creation
- 1,390$100 million
- of which manufacturing industry
- 882$100 million
- land area
- 8.410,000 km²
- Population
- 92110,000 inhabitants
- Official language
- German
Important industrial sectors
Mechanical engineering and metal processing
Austria has one of the densest mechanical engineering clusters in Europe, which includes hydropower and pulp and paper plants, steel construction, conveyor technology and special machines, with plants in Upper Austria, Styria and Vorarlberg.
Automotive components and engines
Component and engine factories supply German and Central European vehicle manufacturers with engines, transmissions, steering systems, sensors, cables and interior parts.
Electrical engineering and electronics: Power electronics, industrial automation, sensors and semiconductor components are produced in Styria, Carinthia and Upper Austria, supported by a dense supplier network.
Chemicals, plastics and pharmaceuticals: Petrochemical and plastics producers along the Danube, together with pharmaceutical and life science factories, form the country's second largest industrial group.
Steel and Building Materials: Integrated steel production, specialty steels, cement, bricks and prefabricated building systems supply both domestic construction and export markets.
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- Industrial production (2025)
- 1,390 100 million USD
- of which production (2025)
- 882 100 million USD
- Worldwide industry rank
- #32
- Area
- 8.4 10,000 km²
- Population
- 921 10,000 inhabitants
- Core industries
- Mechanical engineering and metal processing, automotive components and engines, electrical engineering and electronics: power electronics, industrial automation, sensors and semiconductor components are produced in Styria, Carinthia and Upper Austria, supported by a dense supplier network., Chemicals, plastics and pharmaceuticals: Petrochemical and plastics producers along the Danube, together with pharmaceutical and life science factories, form the second largest industrial group in the country., Steel and building materials: Integrated steel production, special steels, Cement, bricks and prefabricated building systems supply both domestic construction and export markets.
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Frequently asked questions
Which industrial sectors are most important in Austria?
The most important industrial sectors in Austria are: mechanical engineering and metal processing, automotive components and engines, electrical engineering and electronics: power electronics, industrial automation, sensors and semiconductor components are produced in Styria, Carinthia and Upper Austria, supported by a dense supplier network., chemicals, plastics and pharmaceuticals: petrochemical and plastics producers along the Danube, together with pharmaceutical and life science factories, form the second largest industrial group in the country., steel and building materials: Integrated steel production, specialty steels, cement, bricks and prefabricated building systems supply both domestic construction and export markets.
What are the most important opportunities for companies in Austria?
Austria's industry is based on mechanical engineering and metal processing, automotive components and engines, electrical engineering and electronics: power electronics, industrial automation, sensors and semiconductor components are produced in Styria, Carinthia and Upper Austria, supported by a dense supplier network., Chemicals, plastics and pharmaceuticals: Petrochemical and plastics producers along the Danube, together with pharmaceutical and life science factories, form the country's second largest industrial group., Steel and building materials: Integrated Steel production, specialty steels, cement, bricks and prefabricated building systems supply both domestic construction and export markets.; 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 Austria’s industry?
Like many economies, Austria 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:2026-10-13
