Germany Strengthens Global Export Leadership in Chemicals and Machinery

A new study reveals Germany's export dominance in 180 product categories, with rising specialization in high-dominance sectors like chemicals and electrical engineering.

• Germany holds a dominant global export position in 180 product categories, accounting for at least 30% of worldwide exports in these areas.
• Key sectors of dominance include chemicals, machinery, electrical engineering, and base metals, with some products achieving over 90% global market share.
• The number of dominant categories has declined since 2010 but stabilized between 180 and 190 from 2020 to 2023, reflecting increased specialization.
• The United States is the largest importer of German export-dominant goods, followed by China, underscoring Germany's critical role in global trade.
• China leads globally in export dominance with 1,535 product categories, while the EU collectively outperforms China when combining member states' contributions.

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