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Berlin’s foreign trade - Made in Berlin

Berlin products continue to be in high demand across the globe: In 2023, Berlin-based companies exported goods valued at more than 16 billion euros.

Beside of the United States, France and China it's Poland, the Netherlands and Italy who are Berlin's most important foreign trading partners.

Berlin companies exported goods worth 16.7 billion euros to 207 countries in 2023. 

With a share of 9.2% of all Berlin exports, the United States remains the most important customer for Berlin goods, followed by France, China, Poland and Italy. 48% of all Berlin exports went to the EU (excluding Great Britain).

Berlin's exports to the euro zone rose by 2.6%, mostly due to growth in exports to Spain, the Czech Republic and Greece. Exports to all EU countries (excluding Great Britain) also increased by 5.4%. Exports to the United Kingdom, on the other hand, fell by 4.4%. 

The top export goods of the Berlin economy include pharmaceutical products with a share of 14.7% (2.5 billion euros), other vehicles (1.7 billion euros), devices for generating electricity (1.4 billion euros), medical devices (1 billion euros) and prime movers (991 million euros).

International connections

Excellent networking through 18 international sister cities and other types of cooperation as well as approx. 130 diplomatic representations, international business groups, chambers of commerce and organizations on site. Wide support network for funding and subsidies provided by various institutions Located in the heart of Europe with excellent international connections

(Sources: IBB, Berlin aktuell - Berliner Exporte, 2024; berlin.de - The Official Website of Berlin, 2024)

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