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Berlin’s foreign trade - Made in Berlin

Berlin products continue to be in high demand across the globe: In 2024, Berlin-based companies exported goods valued at more than 17 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.

In 2024, Berlin companies exported goods worth 17.1 billion euros to 204 countries worldwide. With an increase of 2.2 percent compared to the previous year, Berlin’s foreign trade stands out from the nationwide trend, which will see exports fall by 1.7 percent in 2024. This means that Berlin’s exports exceeded the pre-crisis level of 2019 (15.2 billion euros) by 12.5%.

With a share of 9.3 percent of all Berlin exports, the United States remains the most important buyer of Berlin goods, followed by France, China, Poland and Italy. 48 percent of all Berlin exports went to the EU. Asia accounts for 21 percent of Berlin's export volume, 14 percent went to the Americas, three percent to Africa and one percent to Oceania.

The top exports of the Berlin economy include pharmaceutical products with a share of 14 percent, other vehicles (9.7 percent), electricity generation equipment (8.3 percent), medical equipment (7.1 percent) and power machinery (6.8 percent). A significant decline of over 130 million euros was recorded in exports of chassis and engines, while sales of medical devices increased by over 162 million euros.

International connections

Excellent networking through 19 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, 2025; berlin.de - The Official Website of Berlin, 2025)