Iron & steel in Germany | The Observatory of Economic Complexity

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Exports In 2022, Germany exported $36.9B in Iron & steel, making it the 2nd largest exporter of Iron & steel in the world. At the same year, Iron & steel was the 8th most exported product in Germany. The main destination of Iron & steel exports from Germany are: France ($3.74B), Poland ($3.67B), Italy ($3.64B), Netherlands ($3.13B), and Belgium ($2.76B).

The fastest growing export markets for Iron & steel of Germany between 2021 and 2022 were France ($547M), United States ($545M), and Poland ($522M).

Imports In 2022, Germany imported $36B in Iron & steel, becoming the 3rd largest importer of Iron & steel in the world. At the same year, Iron & steel was the 9th most imported product in Germany. Germany imports Iron & steel primarily from: Italy ($4.85B), Belgium ($4.41B), France ($4.39B), Netherlands ($3.61B), and Austria ($3.1B).

The fastest growing import markets in Iron & steel for Germany between 2021 and 2022 were Belgium ($682M), Austria ($376M), and France ($359M).

COMPANIES In 2023, leading companies such as VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA (14.4k), TE CONNECTIVITY CORPORATION (2.68k), and SCHAEFFLER GROUP USA INC. (1.65k) were at the forefront of shipping Iron & steel from Germany to the United States.

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* Using January 2020 exchange rates when trade data is reported in local currency.

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EXPORTS (2022)$36.9B

IMPORTS (2022)$36B

NET TRADE (2022)$920M

In 2022, Germany exported $36.9B in Iron & steel. The main destinations of Germany exports on Iron & steel were France ($3.74B), Poland ($3.67B), Italy ($3.64B), Netherlands ($3.13B), and Belgium ($2.76B).

In 2022, Germany imported $36B in Iron & steel, mainly from Italy ($4.85B), Belgium ($4.41B), France ($4.39B), Netherlands ($3.61B), and Austria ($3.1B).