Foreign trade data
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Here you will find the most important key data as well as links to the most important German trading partners worldwide.
Austria
Austria
- Capital: Vienna
- Region: Europe
Area & population
| Area (qkm) | Population (m.) | Inhabitants (qkm) | |
| Austria | 83,879 | 9.1 | 108 |
| Germany | 357,582 | 83.5 | 233 |
| NRW | 34,112 | 18.0 | 528 |
Sources: GTAI, Statistisches Bundesamt
Gross domestic product 2025
| GDP | Global rank | GDP per capita € | Forecast | |
| Austria | 502 bn. € | 29 | 54,618 | 0.7 % |
| Germany | 4,480 bn. € | 3 | 53,516 | 1,0 % |
| NRW | 909 bn. € | 22 | 50,470 | 0.9 % |
Sources: World Bank, IT.NRW, IMF
Foreign trade 2025 (9th trading partner ahead of United KIngdom, after Spain)
| Trading volume | Import | Export | |
| Austria | 386.8 bn. € | 196.7 bn. € | 190.1bn. € |
| Germany | 2,950.0 bn. € | 1,364.9 bn. € | 1,585.1 bn. € |
| Germany-Austria | 130.1 bn. € | 51.1 bn. € | 79.0 bn. € |
| NRW-Austria | 19.2 bn. € | 8.5 bn. € | 10.7 bn. € |
| Imports NRW from Austria (%) | Exports NRW to Austria (%) |
| Chemical products:6,4 % | Metals: 16.0 % |
| Metals: 17.3 % | Machinery: 11.6 % |
| Machinery: 8.2 % | Chemical products: 8.1% |
| Food and feed: 6.5 % | Food and feed: 8.2 % |
| Pharmaceutical and related products:11.1 % | Metal products: 6.8% |
| Metal products: 6.0 % | Electrical equipment: 6.6 % |
Sources: GTAI, IT.NRW, Statistik Austria
Related links (German)
Auswärtiges Amt Länderinformationen
iXPOS Länderprofil Österreich
GTAI: Wirtschaftsdaten kompakt
Statistisches Bundesamt I destatis: Daten zum Land (PDF)
Belgium
Belgium
- Capital: Brussels
- Region: Europe
Area & population
| Area (qkm) | Population (m.) | Inhabitants (qkm) | |
| Belgium | 30,528 | 11.8 | 386 |
| Germany | 357,582 | 83.5 | 233 |
| NRW | 34,112 | 18.0 | 528 |
Sources: GTAI, Statistisches Bundesamt
Gross domestic product 2025
| GDP | Global rank | GDP per capita € | Forecast | |
| Belgium | 635 bn. €* | 23 | 53,489 | 1.0 % |
| Germany | 4,470 bn. € | 3 | 53,516 | 1,0 % |
| NRW | 909 bn. € | 22 | 50,470 | 0.9 % |
Sources: World Bank, Statistisches Bundesamt, IT.NRW, IMF
Foreign trade 2025 (ranking 5th trading partner ahead of the Poland, after USA)
| Trading volume | Import | Export | |
| Belgium | 682.2 bn. € | 338.8 bn. € | 343.4 bn. € |
| Germany | 2,926.0 bn. € | 1,363.0 bn. € | 1,563.0 bn. € |
| Germany-Belgium | 105.9 bn. € | 47.3 bn. € | 58.6 bn. € |
| NRW-Belgium | 29.1 bn. € | 15.4 bn. € | 13.7 bn. € |
| Imports NRW from Belgium (%) | Exports NRW to Belgium (%) |
| Chemical products: 20.4 % | Chemical products: 22.8 % |
| Metals: 15.6 % | Metals: 10.1 % |
| Pharmaceutical and related products: 7.1 % | Machinery: 7.3 % |
| Coke products and petroleum products: 11.9 % | Motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts: 7.1% |
| Motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts: 8.7 % | Pharmaceutical and related products: 7.7 % |
| Food and feed: 11.4 % | Food and feed: 6.7 % |
Sources: GTAI, IT.NRW, National Bank of Belgium
Related links (German)
Auswärtiges Amt Länderinformationen
iXPOS Länderprofil Belgien
gtai: Wirtschaftsdaten kompakt
Statistisches Bundesamt I destatis: Daten zum Land
Canada
Canada
- Capital: Ottawa
- Region: North America
Area & population
| Area (qkm) | Population (m.) | Inhabitants (qkm) | |
| Canada | 9,984,670 | 39.7 | 4 |
| Germany | 357,582 | 83.5 | 233 |
| NRW | 34,112 | 18.0 | 528 |
Sources: GTAI, Statistisches Bundesamt
Gross domestic product 2025
| GDP | Global rank | GDP per capita € | Forecast | |
| Canada | 2,081 bn. € | 10 | 47,240 | 1.5 % |
| Germany | 4,470 bn. € | 3 | 53,516 | 1.0 % |
| NRW | 909 bn. € | 22 | 50,470 | 0.39% |
Sources: World Bank, IT.NRW, IMF
Foreign trade 2025 (ranking 26th trading partner ahead of Vietnam, after Mexico)
| Trading volume | Import | Export | |
| Canada | 1,003.2 bn. € | 511.5 bn. € | 491.8 bn. € |
| Germany | 2,926,0 bn. € | 1,363.0 bn. € | 1,562.0 bn. € |
| Germany-Canada | 21.6 bn. € | 9.1 bn. € | 12.5 bn. € |
| NRW-Canada | 3.5 bn. € | 2.3 bn. € | 1.2 bn. € |
| Imports NRW from Canada (%) | Exports NRW to Canada (%) |
| Ores: 22.7% | Machinery: 48.7 % |
| Pharmaceutical and related products: 3.8 % | Motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts: 16.3 % |
| Metals: 21.5 % | Electrical equipment: 9.3 % |
| Crude oil and natural gas: 23.4 % | Metals: 9.2 % |
| Agricultural and hunting products: 4.3 % | Food and feed: 6.7 % |
| Chemical products: 4.1 % | Chemical products: 5.4 % |
Sources: GTAI, IT.NRW
Related links (German)
Südwestfälische IHK zu Hagen
Auswärtiges Amt Länderinformationen
iXPOS Länderprofil Kanada
gtai: Wirtschaftsdaten kompakt
Statistisches Bundesamt I destatis: Daten zum Land
China
China
- Capital: Beijing
- Region: Asia
Area & population
| Area (qkm) | Population (m.) | Inhabitants (qkm) | |
| China | 9,6 Mio. | 1,416 | 148 |
| Germany | 357,582 | 83.5 | 232 |
| NRW | 34,112 | 18.0 | 528 |
Sources: GTAI, Statistisches Bundesamt
Gross domestic product 2025
| GDP | Global rank | GDP per capita € | Forecast | |
| China | 17,401 bn. € | 2 | 12,383 | 4.4 % |
| Germany | 4,470 bn. € | 3 | 53,516 | 1.0 % |
| NRW | 909 bn. € | 22 | 50,470 | 0.9 % |
Sources: World Bank, IT.NRW, IMF
Foreign trade 2025 (ranking 2th trading partner ahead France, after the Netherlands)
| Trading volume | Import | Export | |
| China | 6,358.3 bn. € | 2,587.8bn. € | 3,770.5 bn. € |
| Germany | 2,926.0 bn. € | 1,363.0 bn. € | 1,563.0 bn. € |
| Germany-China | 251.9 bn. € | 170.6 bn. € | 81.3 bn. € |
| NRW-China | 41.3 bn. € | 37.1 bn. € | 4.2 bn. € |
| Imports NRW from China (%) | Exports NRW to China (%) |
| Data processing equipment, electrical and optical products: 1.0 % | Machines: 66-1 % |
| Electrical equipment: 15.0 % | Chemical products: 32.3 % |
| Machines: 8.4 % | Electrical equipment: 23.2 % |
| Metal products: 5.4 % | Data processing equipment, electrical and optical products: 25.5 % |
| Chemical products: 4.8 % | Pharmaceuticals and related products: 16.6 % |
| Clothing: 6.0 % | Metals: 12.2 % |
Sources: GTAI, IT.NRW
Related links (German)
IHK zu Köln
Auswärtiges Amt Länderinformationen
iXPOS Länderprofil China
gtai: Wirtschaftsdaten kompakt
Statistisches Bundesamt I destatis: Daten zum Land
Denmark
Denmark
- Capital: Copenhagen
- Region: Europe
Area & population
| Area (qkm) | Population (m.) | Inhabitants (qkm) | |
| Denmark | 42,920 | 6 | 140 |
| Germany | 357,582 | 83.6 | 234 |
| NRW | 34,112 | 18.1 | 531 |
Sources: GTAI, Statistisches Bundesamt
Gross domestic product 2024
| GDP | Global rank* | GDP per capita € | Forecast | |
| Denmark | 374 bn. € | 35 | 63,165 | 1.6 % |
| Germany | 4,305 bn. € | 3 | 50,819 | 0.3 % |
| NRW | 872 bn. € | 20 | 48,169 | 0.3 % |
Sources: World Bank, IT.NRW, *2023
Foreign trade 2024 (ranking 18th trading partner ahead of Norway, after Romania )
| Trading volume | Import | Export | |
| Denmark* | 242.8 bn. € | 116.9 bn. € | 125.9 bn. € |
| Germany | 2,873.0 bn. € | 1,317.0 bn. € | 1,556.0 bn. € |
| Germany-Denmark | 37.3 bn. € | 14.8 bn. € | 22.5 bn. € |
| NRW-Denmark | 6.9 bn. € | 3.2 bn. € | 3.7 bn. € |
*2023
| Imports NRW from Denmark (%) | Exports NRW to Denmark (%) |
| Pharmaceutical products: 28.4 % | Machinery: 13.9 % |
| Machinery: 5.9 % | Metals: 9.6 % |
| Food and feed: 10.2 % | Chemical products: 8.4 % |
| Agricultural and hunting products: 7.4 % | Motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts: 10.8 % |
| Motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts: 4.9 % | Data processing equipment, electronic and optical products: 9.2 % |
Sources: GTAI, IT.NRW
Related links (German)
Auswärtiges Amt Länderinformationen
iXPOS Länderprofil Dänemark
gtai: Wirtschaftsdaten kompakt
Statistisches Bundesamt I destatis: Daten zum Land
Egypt (Arab Republic of Egypt)
Egypt (Arab Republic of Egypt)
- Capital: Cairo
- Region: Africa
Area & population
| Area (qkm) | Population (m.) | Inhabitants (qkm) | |
| Egypt | 1,001,450 | 112 | 112 |
| Germany | 357,582 | 82.7 | 231 |
| NRW | 34,112 | 18.1 | 531 |
Sources: GTAI, Statistisches Bundesamt
Gross domestic product 2023
| GDP | Global rank* | GDP per capita € | Forecast | |
| Egypt | 366 bn. € | 38 | 3,487 | 3.0 % |
| Germany | 4,121 bn. € | 3 | 48,750 | 0.3 % |
| NRW | 839 bn. € | 20 | 46,194 | 0.3 % |
Sources: World Bank, IT.NRW,
Foreign trade 2023 (ranking 64th trading partner ahead of Chile, after Croatia)
| Trading volume | Import | Export | |
| Egypt* | 125.4 bn. € | 79.7 bn. € | 45.7 bn. € |
| Germany | 2,950.0 bn. € | 1,364.9 bn. € | 1,585.1 bn. € |
| Germany-Egypt | 6.8 bn. € | 1.5 bn. € | 5.3 bn. € |
| NRW-Egypt | 0.9 bn. € | 0.3 bn. € | 0.6 bn. € |
*2023
| Imports NRW from Egypt (%) | Exports NRW to Egypt (%) |
| Textiles: 19.5 % | Machinery: 51.6 % |
| Clothing: 20.8 % | Chemical products: 14.8 % |
| Agricultural and hunting products: 24.4 % | Rubber and plastic goods: 3.4 % |
| Glass and ware, ceramics, stone and earth: 7.1 % | Pharmaceutical products: 6.6 % |
| Food and feed: 5.6 % | Electrical equipment: 5.1 % |
Sources: GTAI, IT.NRW
Related links (German)
IHK Mittleres Ruhrgebiet zu Bochum
Auswärtiges Amt Länderinformationen
iXPOS Länderprofil Ägypten
gtai: Wirtschaftsdaten kompakt
Statistisches Bundesamt I destatis: Daten zum Land
Estonia
Estonia
- Capital:Tallinn
- Region: Europe
Area & population
| Area (qkm) | Population (m.) | Inhabitants (qkm) | |
| Estonia | 45,340 | 1.4 | 31 |
| Germany | 357,582 | 83.6 | 234 |
| NRW | 34,112 | 18.1 | 531 |
Sources: GTAI, Statistisches Bundesamt
Gross domestic product 2024
| GDP | Global rank* | GDP per capita € | Forecast | |
| Estonia | 38 bn. € | 99 | 28,810 | 1.6 % |
| Germany | 4,305 bn. € | 3 | 50,819 | 0.3 % |
| NRW | 872 bn. € | 20 | 48,169 | 0.3 % |
Sources: World Bank, IT.NRW, *2023
Foreign trade 2024 (ranking 62th among trading partners ahead of Latvia, after Cambodia)
| Trading volume | Import | Export | |
| Estonia* | 39.3 bn. € | 21.0 bn. € | 18.3 bn. € |
| Germany | 2,873.0 bn. € | 1,317.0 bn. € | 1,556.0 bn. € |
| Germany-Estonia | 3.4 bn. € | 0.9 bn. € | 2.5 bn. € |
| NRW-Estonia | 0.6 bn. € | 0.2 bn. € | 0.4 bn. € |
*2023
| Imports NRW from Estonia (%) | Exports NRW to Estonia (%) |
| Wood and wood, cork, wicker, wicker products without furniture: 16.4 % | Motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts: 31.0 % |
| Data processing equipment, electrical and optical products: 5.5 % | Chemical products: 9.3 % |
| Electrical equipment: 12.6 % | Machinery: 8.2 % |
| Treatment and disposal of waste for the recovery of materials: 6.8 % | Electrical equipment: 5.3 % |
| Motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts: 5.2 % | Metal products: 5.2 % |
| Textiles: 5.4 % | Metals: 5.5 % |
Sources: GTAI, IT.NRW
Related links (German)
Auswärtiges Amt Länderinformationen
GTAI: Wirtschaftsdaten kompakt
Statistisches Bundesamt I destatis: Daten zum Land (PDF)
Finland
Finland
- Capital: Helsinki
- Region: Europe
Area & population
| Area (qkm) | Population (m.) | Inhabitants (qkm) | |
| Finland | 338,470 | 5.6 | 16 |
| Germany | 357,582 | 83.6 | 234 |
| NRW | 34,112 | 18.1 | 531 |
Sources: GTAI, Statistisches Bundesamt
Gross domestic product 2024
| GDP | Global rank | GDP per capita € | Forecast | |
| Finland | 277bn. € | 46 | 49,283 | 2.6 % |
| Germany | 4,305 bn. € | 3 | 50,819 | 0.3 % |
| NRW | 872 bn. € | 19 | 48,194 | 0.3 % |
Sources: World Bank, IT.NRW, IMF
Foreign trade 2024 (ranking 24th among trading partners ahead of Brasilia, after Taiwan)
| Trading volume | Import | Export | |
| Finland | 146.5 bn. € | 74.3 bn. € | 72.2 bn. € |
| Germany | 2,873.0 bn. € | 1,317.0 bn. € | 1,556.0 bn. € |
| Germany-Finland | 20.3 bn. € | 9.2 bn. € | 11.1 bn. € |
| NRW-Finland | 4.1 bn. € | 1.9 bn. € | 2.2 bn. € |
| Imports NRW from Finland (%) | Exports NRW to Finland (%) |
| Metals: 43.9 % | Machines: 13.7 % |
| Paper, cardboard and goods made from it: 12.1 % | Chemical products: 8.1 % |
| Pharmaceutical products: 7.7 % | Metals: 8.0 % |
| Chemical products: 6.2 % | Motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts: 10.7 % |
| Chemical products: 6.2 % | Collection, treatment and disposal of waste and recovery of recyclable materials: 16.2% |
Sources: GTAI, IT.NRW
Related links (German)
Auswärtiges Amt Länderinformationen
iXPOS Länderprofil Finnland
gtai: Wirtschaftsdaten kompakt
Statistisches Bundesamt I destatis: Daten zum Land
France
France
- Capital: Paris
- Region: Europa
Area & population
| Area (qkm) | Population (m.) | Inhabitants (qkm) | |
| France | 549,087 | 64.8 | 117 |
| Germany | 357,582 | 83.6 | 234 |
| NRW | 34,112 | 18.1 | 531 |
Sources: GTAI, Statistisches Bundesamt
Gross domestic product 2024
| GDP | Global rank* | GDP per capita € | Forecast | |
| France | 2,803 bn. € | 7 | 42,531 | 0.8 % |
| Germany | 4,305 bn. € | 3 | 50,819 | 0.3 % |
| NRW | 872 bn. € | 20 | 48,169 | 0.3 % |
Sources: World Bank, IT.NRW, IMF, *2023
Foreign trade 2024 (ranking 4th among trading partners ahead of Belgium and after USA)
| Trading volume | Import | Export | |
| France* | 1,327.1 bn. € | 727.1 bn. € | 600.0 bn. € |
| Germany | 2,873.0 bn. € | 1,317.0 bn. € | 1,556.0 bn. € |
| Germany-France | 183.8 bn. € | 67.6 bn. € | 116.2 bn. € |
| NRW-France | 32.6 bn. € | 14.4 bn. € | 18.2 bn. € |
*2023
| Imports NRW from France (%) | Exports NRW to France (%) |
| Metals: 12.0 % | Chemical products: 16.1 % |
| Chemical products: 12.8 % | Metals: 11.7 % |
| Motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts: 12.6 % | Machinery: 9.9 % |
| Food and feed: 7.6 % | Food and feed: 7.0 % |
| Energy supply: 7.2 % | Pharmaceuticals: 6.1 % |
Sources: GTAI, IT.NRW
Related links (German)
Auswärtiges Amt Länderinformationen
iXPOS Länderprofil Frankreich
gtai: Wirtschaftsdaten kompakt
Statistisches Bundesamt I destatis: Daten zum Land
Great Britain
Great Britain
- Capital: London
- Region: Europe
Area & population
| Area (qkm) | Population (m.) | Inhabitants (qkm) | |
| Great Britain | 243,610 | 69.1 | 284 |
| Germany | 357,582 | 83.6 | 234 |
| NRW | 34,112 | 18.1 | 531 |
Sources: GTAI, Statistisches Bundesamt
Gross domestic product 2024
| GDP | Global rank* | GDP per capita € | Forecast | |
| Great Britain | 3,089 bn. € | 6 | 48,640 | 1.6 % |
| Germany | 4,305 bn. € | 3 | 50,819 | 0.3 % |
| NRW | 872 bn. € | 20 | 48,169 | 0.3 % |
Sources: World Bank, IT.NRW, IMF, *2023
Foreign trade 2024 (ranking 10th among trading partners before Czech Republic, after Spain)
| Trading volume | Import | Export | |
| Great Britain | 1,227.1 bn. € | 753.3 bn. € | 473.8 bn. € |
| Germany | 2,873.0 bn. € | 1,317.0 bn. € | 1,556.0 bn. € |
| Germany-Great Britain | 116.7 bn. € | 36.4 bn. € | 80.3 bn. € |
| NRW-Great Britain | 18.4 bn. € | 9.4 bn. € | 9.0 bn. € |
| Imports NRW from Great Britain (%) | Exports NRW to Great Britain (%) |
| Pharmaceutical products: 20.2 % | Chemical products: 16.4 % |
| Oil and gas: 18.3 % | Motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts: 11-3 % |
| Machinery: 9.0 % | Machinery: 15.3 % |
| Chemical products: 8.2 % | Metals: 13.1 % |
| Motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts: 11.9 % | Food and feed: 10.4 % |
Sources: GTAI, IT.NRW
Related links (German)
Auswärtiges Amt Länderinformationen
iXPOS Länderprofil Großbritannien
gtai: Wirtschaftsdaten kompakt
Statistisches Bundesamt I destatis: Daten zum Land
India
India
- Capital: Neu-Delhi
- Region: Asia
Area & population
| Area (qkm) | Population (m.) | Inhabitants (qkm) | |
| India | 3.3 Mio. | 1,451 | 441 |
| Germany | 357,582 | 83.6 | 234 |
| NRW | 34,112 | 18.1 | 531 |
Sources: GTAI, Statistisches Bundesamt
Gross domestic product 2024
| GDP | Global rank | GDP per capita € | Forecast | |
| India | 3,283 bn. € | 5 | 2,505 | 6.5 % |
| Germany | 4,305 bn. € | 3 | 50,819 | 0.3 % |
| NRW | 872 bn. € | 20 | 48,169 | 0.3 % |
Sources: World Bank, IT.NRW, IMF
Foreign trade 2024 (ranking 21th among trading partners ahead of Slovakia, after Ireland)
| Trading volume | Import | Export | |
| India | 1,045.9 bn. € | 644.6 bn. € | 401.3 bn. € |
| Germany | 2,873.0 bn. € | 1,317.0 bn. € | 1,5785.1 bn. € |
| Germany-India | 30.9 bn. € | 14.0 bn. € | 16.9 bn. € |
| NRW-India | 5.9 bn. € | 3.1 bn. € | 2.8 bn. € |
| Imports NRW from India (%) | Exports NRW to India (%) |
| Clothing: 14.6 % | Machinery: 36.4 % |
| Textiles: 7.0 % | Chemical products: 22.3 % |
| Metals: 8.1 % | Data processing equipment, electronic and optical products: 5.4 % |
| Machines: 7.2 % | Electrical equipment: 5-6 % |
| Chemical products: 13.7 % | Metals: 7.1 % |
Sources: GTAI, IT.NRW
Related links (German)
Auswärtiges Amt Länderinformationen
GTAI: Wirtschaftsdaten kompakt
Statistisches Bundesamt I destatis: Daten zum Land (PDF)
Indonesia
Indonesia
- Capital: Jakarta
- Region: Asia
Area & population
| Area (qkm) | Population (m.) | Inhabitants (qkm) | |
| Indonesia | 1,904.569 | 277.0 | 145 |
| Germany | 357,582 | 82.7 | 231 |
| NRW | 34,112 | 18.1 | 531 |
Sources: GTAI, Statistisches Bundesamt
Gross domestic product 2023
| GDP | Global rank | GDP per capita € | Forecast | |
| Indonesia | 1,268 bn. € | 16 | 4,570 | 5.0 % |
| Germany | 4,121 bn. € | 3 | 48,750 | 0.3 % |
| NRW | 839 bn. € | 20 | 46,194 | 0.3 % |
Sources: World Bank, IT.NRW, IMF
Foreign trade 2023 (ranking 39th among trading partners ahead of Bulgaria, after Russia)
| Trading volume | Import | Export | |
| Indonesia | 502.8 bn. € | 225.5 bn. € | 277.3 bn. € |
| Germany | 2.950.0 bn. € | 1,364.9 bn. € | 1,585.1 bn. € |
| Germany-Indonesia | 7.9 bn. € | 4.5 bn. € | 3.4 bn. € |
| NRW-Indonesia | 1.9 bn. € | 1.1 bn. € | 0.8 bn. € |
*2022
| Imports NRW from Indonesia (%) | Exports NRW to Indonesia (%) |
| Food and feed: 19.7 % | Metals: 39.9 % |
| Chemical products: 15.3 % | Machines: 28.8 % |
| Data processing equipment, electrical and optical products: 13.5 % | Chemical products: 13.4 % |
| Leather and leather goods: 11.0 % | Electrical equipment: 3.4 % |
| Metals: 7.0 % | Pharmaceutical products: 3.3 % |
Sources: GTAI, IT.NRW
Related links (German)
IHK Ostwestfalen zu Bielefeld
Auswärtiges Amt Länderinformationen
iXPOS Länderprofil Iran
gtai: Wirtschaftsdaten kompakt
Statistisches Bundesamt I destatis: Daten zum Land
Israel
Israel
- Capital: Jerusalem
- Region: Asia
Area & population
| Area (qkm) | Population (m.) | Inhabitants (qkm) | |
| Israel | 21,937 | 9.1 | 415 |
| Germany | 357,582 | 82.7 | 231 |
| NRW | 34,112 | 18.1 | 531 |
Sources: GTAI, Statistisches Bundesamt
Gross domestic product 2023
| GDP | Global rank* | GDP per capita € | Forecast | |
| Israel | 472 bn. € | 28 | 48,293 | 1.6 % |
| Germany | 4,121 bn. € | 3 | 48,750 | 0.3 % |
| NRW | 839 bn. € | 20 | 46,194 | 0.3 % |
Sources: World Bank, IT.NRW, IMF
Foreign trade 2023 (ranking 59th trading partner ahead of Hong Kong, after Bosnia)
| Trading volume | Import | Export | |
| Israel | 132.3 bn. € | 76.9 bn. € | 55.4 bn. € |
| Germany | 2,950.0 bn. € | 1,364.9 bn. € | 1,585.1 bn. € |
| Germany-Israel | 8.1 bn. € | 2.8 bn. € | 5.3 bn. € |
| NRW-Israel | 1.0 bn. € | 0.3 bn. € | 0.7 bn. € |
*2022
| Imports NRW from Israel (%) | Exports NRW to Israel (%) |
| Chemical products: 19.4 % | Chemical products: 17.6 % |
| Rubber and plastic goods: 11.3 % | Machinery: 15.4 % |
| Data processing equipment, electrical and optical products: 11.4 % | Motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts: 13.0 % |
| Textiles: 7.6 % | Food and feed: 7.7 % |
| Agricultural and hunting products: 7.6 % | Electrical equipment: 4.4 % |
Sources: GTAI, IT.NRW
Related links (German)
IHK zu Düsseldorf
Auswärtiges Amt Länderinformationen
iXPOS Länderprofil Israel
gtai: Wirtschaftsdaten kompakt
Statistisches Bundesamt I destatis: Daten zum Land
Italy
Italy
- Capital: Rome
- Region: Europe
Area & population
| Area (qkm) | Population (m.) | Inhabitants (qkm) | |
| Italy | 301,340 | 59 | 199 |
| Germany | 357,582 | 82.7 | 231 |
| NRW | 34,112 | 18.1 | 531 |
Sources: GTAI, Statistisches Bundesamt
Gross domestic product 2023
| GDP* | Global rank* | GDP per capita € | Forecast | |
| Italy | 2,085 bn. € | 8 | 35,435 | 0.7 % |
| Germany | 4,121 bn. € | 3 | 48,750 | 0.3 % |
| NRW | 839 bn. € | 20 | 46,194 | 0.3 % |
Sources: World Bank, IT.NRW, IMF
Foreign trade 2023 (ranking 7th among trading partners ahead of Austria, after Poland)
| Trading volume | Import | Export | |
| Italy | 1.100,5 bn. € | 529.1 bn. € | 571.4 bn. € |
| Germany | 2,950.0 bn. € | 1,364.9 bn. € | 1,585.1 bn. € |
| Germany-Italy | 159.4 bn. € | 72.1 bn. € | 87.3 bn. € |
| NRW-Italy | 26.2 bn. € | 13.4 bn. € | 12.8 bn. € |
*2022
| Imports NRW from Italy (%) | Exports NRW to Italy (%) |
| Machinery: 12.8 % | Chemical products: 18.5 % |
| Metals: 14.7 % | Metals: 16.8 % |
| Chemical products: 8.1% | Machines: 11.0 % |
| Pharmaceutical products: 6.1 % | Motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts: 6.5 % |
| Food and feed: 6.5 % | Pharmaceutical products: 6.6 % |
Sources: GTAI, IT.NRW
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Japan
Japan
- Capital: Tokyo
- Region: Asia
Area & population
| Area (qkm) | Population (m.) | Inhabitants (qkm) | |
| Japan | 377,969 | 124.0 | 328 |
| Germany | 357,582 | 83.6 | 234 |
| NRW | 34,112 | 18.1 | 531 |
Sources: GTAI, Statistisches Bundesamt
Gross domestic product 2024
| GDP | Global rank* | GDP per capita € | Forecast | |
| Japan | 3,896 bn. € | 4 | 30,024 | 1.1 % |
| Germany | 4,305 bn. € | 3 | 50,819 | 0.3 % |
| NRW | 872 bn. € | 20 | 48,169 | 0.3 % |
Sources: World Bank, IT.NRW, IMF, *2023
Foreign trade 2024 (ranking 15th among trading partners ahead of Hungary, after Sweden)
| Trading volume | Import | Export | |
| Japan | 1,359.2 bn. € | 695.3 bn. € | 663.9 bn. € |
| Germany | 2,873.0 bn. € | 1,317.0 bn. € | 1,556.0 bn. € |
| Germany-Japan | 44.2 bn. € | 22.7 bn. € | 21.5 bn. € |
| NRW-Japan | 8.9 bn. € | 6.7 bn. € | 2.2 bn. € |
| Imports NRW from Japan (%) | Exports NRW to Japan (%) |
| Data processing equipment, electrical and optical products: 20.1% | Chemical products: 22.5 % |
| Motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts: 34.0 % | Pharmaceuticals: 12.4 % |
| Machines: 11.1 % | Machines: 22.9 % |
| Chemical products: 9.8 % | Data processing equipment, electrical and optical products: 17.5 % |
| Electrical equipment: 5.4 % | Electrical equipment: 4.9 % |
Sources: GTAI, IT.NRW
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Latvia
Latvia
- Capital: Riga
- Region: Europe
Area & population
| Area (qkm) | Population (m.) | Inhabitants (qkm) | |
| Latvia | 64,590 | 1.9 | 29 |
| Germany | 357,582 | 83.6 | 234 |
| NRW | 34,112 | 18.1 | 531 |
Sources: GTAI, Statistisches Bundesamt
Gross domestic product 2024
| GDP | Global rank* | GDP per capita € | Forecast | |
| Latvia | 40 bn. € | 95 | 22,906 | 2.3 % |
| Germany | 4,305 bn. € | 3 | 50,819 | 0.3 % |
| NRW | 872 bn. € | 20 | 48,169 | 0.3 % |
Sources: World Bank, IT.NRW, IMF, *2023
Foreign trade 2024 (ranking 63rd among trading partners ahead of Bosnia-Herzegovina, after Estonia)
| Trading volume | Import | Export | |
| Latvia | 42.0 bn. € | 23.2 bn. € | 18.8 bn. € |
| Germany | 2,873.0 bn. € | 1,317.0 bn. € | 1,556.0 bn. € |
| Germany-Latvia | 3.5 bn. € | 22.7 bn. € | 2.5 bn. € |
| NRW-Latvia | 0.6 bn. € | 0.2 bn. € | 0.4 bn. € |
*2023
| Imports NRW from Latvia (%) | Exports NRW to Latvia (%) |
| Wood and wood, cork, wicker products without furniture: 15.6 % | Machinery: 13.5 % |
| Metals: 7.7 % | Motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts: 20.6 % |
| Goods of the publishing industry: 8.4 % | Chemical products: 10.7 % |
| Products of agriculture and hunting: 6.0 % | Metal products 5.1 % |
| Machinery: 9.7 % | Food and feed: 9.6 % |
Sources: GTAI, IT.NRW
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Lithuania
Lithuania
- Capital: Vilnius
- Region: Europe
Area & population
| Area (qkm) | Population (m.) | Inhabitants (qkm) | |
| Lithuania | 65,290 | 2.8 | 42 |
| Germany | 357,582 | 82.7 | 231 |
| NRW | 34,112 | 18.1 | 531 |
Sources: GTAI, Statistisches Bundesamt
Gross domestic product 2023
| GDP* | Global rank* | GDP per capita € | Forecast | |
| Lithuania | 72 bn. € | 78 | 24,988 | 2.2 % |
| Germany | 4,121 bn. € | 3 | 48,750 | 0.3 % |
| NRW | 839 bn. € | 20 | 46,194 | 0.3 % |
Sources: World Bank, IT.NRW, IMF,
Foreign trade 2023 (ranking 49th among trading partners ahead of Cambodia, after Marocco)
| Trading volume | Import | Export | |
| Lithuania | 84.2 bn. € | 44.8 bn. € | 39.4 bn. € |
| Germany | 2,950.0 bn. € | 1,364.9 bn. € | 1,585.1 bn. € |
| Germany-Latvia | 8.6 bn. € | 2.9 bn. € | 5.7 bn. € |
| NRW-Latvia | 1.5 bn. € | 0.5 bn. € | 1.0 bn. € |
*2023
| Imports NRW from Lithuania (%) | Exports NRW to Lithuania (%) |
| Food and feed: 10.1% | Motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts: 31.4% |
| Chemical products: 8.0% | Machines: 14.5% |
| Motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts: 8.5% | Chemical products: 7.5% |
| Machinery: 7.6% | Data processing equipment, electrical and optical products: 7.0% |
| Furniture: 11.8% | Food and feed: 6.4% |
Sources: GTAI, IT.NRW
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Netherlands
Netherlands
- Capital: Amsterdam
- Region: Europe
Area & population
| Area (qkm) | Population (m.) | Inhabitants (qkm) | |
| Netherlands | 41,540 | 18.2 | 438 |
| Germany | 357,582 | 83.6 | 234 |
| NRW | 34,112 | 18.1 | 531 |
Sources: GTAI, Statistisches Bundesamt
Gross domestic product 2024
| GDP | Global rank* | GDP per capita € | Forecast | |
| Netherlands | 1,034 bn. € | 17 | 65.446 | 1.4 % |
| Germany | 4.305 bn. € | 3 | 50,819 | 0.3 % |
| NRW | 872 bn. € | 20 | 48,169 | 0.3 % |
Sources: World Bank, IT.NRW, IMF, *2023
Foreign trade 2023 (ranking 1rst among trading partners)
| Trading volume | Import | Export | |
| Netherlands | 1,258.7 bn. € | 588.4 bn. € | 670.3 bn. € |
| Germany | 2,873.0 bn. € | 1,317.0 bn. € | 1,556.0 bn. € |
| Germany-Netherlands | 205.7 bn. € | 95.2 bn. € | 110.5 bn. € |
| NRW-Netherlands | 59.8bn. € | 33.7 bn. € | 26.1 bn. € |
*2021
| Imports NRW from Netherlands (%) | Exports NRW to Netherlands (%) |
| Metals: 6.7 % | Chemical products: 17.0 % |
| Coke oven and petroleum products: 17.4 % | Food and feed: 12.6 % |
| Chemical products: 12.1% | Motor vehicles and parts: 6.3 % |
| Food and feed: 13.8 % | Machines: 6.3 % |
| Agricultural and hunting products: 6.5 % | Pharmaceutical products: 6.1 % |
Sources: GTAI, IT.NRW
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IHK Mittlerer Niederrhein (Schwerpunkt-IHK in NRW)
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Norway
Norway
- Capital: Oslo
- Region: Europe
Area & population
| Area (qkm) | Population (m.) | Inhabitants (qkm) | |
| Norway | 323,802 | 5.4 | 18 |
| Germany | 357,582 | 84.2 | 236 |
| NRW | 34,112 | 18.1 | 531 |
Sources: GTAI, Statistisches Bundesamt
Gross domestic product 2022
| GDP* | Global rank* | GDP per capita € | Forecast | |
| Norway* | 1,034 bn. € | 17 | 65.446 | 1.4 % |
| Germany | 4.305 bn. € | 3 | 50,819 | 0.3 % |
| NRW | 872 bn. € | 20 | 48,169 | 0.3 % |
Sources: World Bank, IT.NRW, IMF, *2023
Foreign trade 2023 (ranking 1rst among trading partners)
| Trading volume | Import | Export | |
| Norway | 247.8 bn. € | 94.2 bn. € | 153.6 bn. € |
| Germany | 3,069.3 bn. € | 1,494.8 bn. € | 1,574.5 bn. € |
| Germany-Norway | 74.2 bn. € | 63.0 bn. € | 11.2 bn. € |
| NRW-Norway | 2.8 bn. € | 1.9 bn. € | 0.9 bn. € |
| Imports NRW from Norway (%) | Exports NRW to Norway (%) |
| Oil and gas: 66.3 % | Chemical products: 15.0 % |
| Chemical products: 2.9 % | Machinery: 18.5 % |
| Food and feed: 1.4 % | Metal products: 8.2 % |
| Ores: 2.1 % | Metals: 9.7 % |
| Metals: 18.2 % | Motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts: 8.8 % |
| Oil and gas: 66.3 % | Chemical products: 15.0 % |
Sources: GTAI, IT.NRW
Related links (German)
IHK Mittlerer Niederrhein (Schwerpunkt-IHK in NRW)
Auswärtiges Amt Länderinformationen
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Poland
Poland
- Capital: Warsaw
- Region: Europe
Area & population
| Area (qkm) | Population (m.) | Inhabitants (qkm) | |
| Poland | 323,802 | 5.4 | 18 |
| Germany | 357,582 | 84.2 | 236 |
| NRW | 34,112 | 18.1 | 531 |
Sources: GTAI, Statistisches Bundesamt
Gross domestic product 2022
| GDP* | Global rank* | GDP per capita € | Forecast | |
| Poland* | 1,034 bn. € | 17 | 65.446 | 1.4 % |
| Germany | 4.305 bn. € | 3 | 50,819 | 0.3 % |
| NRW | 872 bn. € | 20 | 48,169 | 0.3 % |
Sources: World Bank, IT.NRW, IMF, *2023
Foreign trade 2023 (ranking 1rst among trading partners)
| Trading volume | Import | Export | |
| Poland | 247.8 bn. € | 94.2 bn. € | 153.6 bn. € |
| Germany | 3,069.3 bn. € | 1,494.8 bn. € | 1,574.5 bn. € |
| Germany-Poland | 74.2 bn. € | 63.0 bn. € | 11.2 bn. € |
| NRW-Poland | 2.8 bn. € | 1.9 bn. € | 0.9 bn. € |
| Imports NRW from Poland (%) | Exports NRW to Poland (%) |
| Food and feed: 10.7% | Chemical products: 13.5 % |
| Rubber and plastic products: 7.0 % | Metals: 12.8 % |
| Furniture: 7.9 % | Machines: 10.7 % |
| Electrical equipment: 7.8 % | Motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts: 9.6 % |
| Machines:7.8 % | Food and feed: 7.0 % |
Sources: GTAI, IT.NRW
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Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
- Capital: Riad
- Region: Asia
Area & population
| Area (qkm) | Population (m.) | Inhabitants (qkm) | |
| Saudi Arabia | 2,149,690 | 34.6 | 16 |
| Germany | 357,582 | 83.6 | 234 |
| NRW | 34,112 | 18.1 | 531 |
Sources: GTAI, Statistisches Bundesamt
Gross domestic product 2024
| GDP | Global rank* | GDP per capita € | Forecast | |
| Saudi Arabia | 987 bn. € | 19 | 28,405 | 3.0 % |
| Germany | 4.305 bn. € | 3 | 50,819 | 0.3 % |
| NRW | 872 bn. € | 20 | 48,169 | 0.3 % |
Sources: World Bank, IT.NRW, IMF, *2023
Foreign trade 2024 (ranking 64th among trading partners ahead of Peru, after Egypt)
| Trading volume | Import | Export | |
| Saudi Arabia* | 487.2 bn. € | 191.3 bn. € | 295.9 bn. € |
| Germany | 2,873.0 bn. € | 1,317.0 bn. € | 1,556.0 bn. € |
| Germany-Saudi Arabia | 8.9 bn. € | 2.2 bn. € | 6.7 bn. € |
| NRW-Saudi Arabia | 1.0 bn. € | 0.2 bn. € | 0.8 bn. € |
*2023
| Imports NRW from Saudi Arabia (%) | Exports NRW to Saudi Arabia (%) |
| Oil and gas: 42.1 % | Machinery: 39.5 % |
| Chemical products: 33.3 % | Chemical products: 13.5 % |
| Textile: 2.8 % | Metals: 9.4 % |
| Coking plant and mineral oil products: 10.3 % | Metal products: 4.1 % |
| Glass and glassware, stones and earth: 3.5 % | Electrical products: 6.4 % |
Sources: GTAI, IT.NRW
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Singapore
Singapore
- Capital: Singapore
- Region: Asia
Area & population
| Area (qkm) | Population (m.) | Inhabitants (qkm) | |
| Singapore | 728 | 6.0 | 8,749 |
| Germany | 357,582 | 84.2 | 236 |
| NRW | 34,112 | 18.1 | 531 |
Sources: GTAI, Statistisches Bundesamt
Gross domestic product 2022
| GDP* | Global rank | GDP per capita € | Forecast | |
| Singapore | 443 bn. € | 33 | 75,428 | 1.5 % |
| Germany | 3,867 bn. € | 4 | 45.993 | 1.8 % |
| NRW | 794 bn. € | 18 | 43.910 | 1.1 % |
Sources: World Bank, IT.NRW, IMF
Foreign trade 2022 (ranking 45th among trading partners ahead of Lithuania, after Luxembourg)
| Trading volume | Import | Export | |
| Singapore | 820.5 bn. € | 386.7 bn. € | 434.4 bn. € |
| Germany | 3,069.3 bn. € | 1,494.8 bn. € | 1,574.5 bn. € |
| Germany-Singapore | 14.4 bn. € | 6.8 bn. € | 7.6 bn. € |
| NRW-Singapore | 1.4 bn. € | 0.8 bn. € | 0.6 bn. € |
| Imports NRW from Singapore(%) | Exports NRW to Singapore(%) |
| Chemical products: 40.6% | Electrical equipment: 20.4 % |
| Data processing equipment, electrical and optical products: 16.4% | Machines: 19.6% |
| Machines: 11.1 % | Chemical products: 16.5% |
| Pharmceutical products: 8.6% | Metals: 12.1% |
| Metal products: 6.6 % | Data processing equipment, electrical and optical products: 6.3% |
| Chemical products: 40.6% | Electrical equipment: 20.4 % |
Sources: GTAI, IT.NRW
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Spain
Spain
- Capital: Madrid
- Region: Europe
Area & population
| Area (qkm) | Population (m.) | Inhabitants (qkm) | |
| Spain | 505,970 | 47.6 | 95 |
| Germany | 357,582 | 84.4 | 236 |
| NRW | 34,112 | 18.1 | 531 |
Sources: GTAI, Statistisches Bundesamt
Gross domestic product 2022
| GDP* | Global rank* | GDP per capita € | Forecast | |
| Spain* | *1,205 bn. € | 14 | 25,424 | 1.5 % |
| Germany | 3,867 bn. € | 4 | 45.993 | 1.8 % |
| NRW | 794 bn. € | 18 | 43.910 | 1.1 % |
Sources: World Bank, IT.NRW, IMF
Foreign trade 2022 (ranking 9th among trading partners ahead of UK, after Austria)
| Trading volume | Import | Export | |
| Spain* | 691.4 bn. € | 360.3 bn. € | 331.1 bn. € |
| Germany | 3,069.3 bn. € | 1,494.8 bn. € | 1,574.5 bn. € |
| Germany-Spain | 86.2 bn. € | 37.4 bn. € | 48.8 bn. € |
| NRW-Spain | 18.8 bn. € | 10.6 bn. € | 8.2 bn. € |
| Imports NRW from Spain (%) | Exports NRW to Spain (%) |
| Motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts: 35.9% | Chemical products: 18.7% |
| Agricultural and hunting products: 13.0% | Metals: 15.7% |
| Metals: 12.5% | Machinery: 9.5% |
| Chemical products: 6.4% | Pharmaceutical products: 8.3% |
| Pharmaceutical products: 6.0% | Motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts: 6.4% |
| Motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts: 35.9% | Chemical products: 18.7% |
Sources: GTAI, IT.NRW
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Sweden
Sweden
- Capital: Stockholm
- Region: Europe
Area & population
| Area (qkm) | Population (m.) | Inhabitants (qkm) | |
| Sweden | 528,861 | 10.5 | 25 |
| Germany | 357,582 | 84.2 | 236 |
| NRW | 34,112 | 18.1 | 531 |
Sources: GTAI, Statistisches Bundesamt
Gross domestic product 2022
| GDP | Global rank | GDP per capita € | Forecast | |
| Sweden | 556 bn. € | 23 | 53,524 | 0.6 % |
| Germany | 3,867 bn. € | 4 | 45.993 | 1.8 % |
| NRW | 794 bn. € | 20 | 43.910 | 1.1 % |
Sources: World Bank, IT.NRW, IMF
Foreign trade 2022 (ranking 17th among trading partners ahead of Hungary, after Ireland )
| Trading volume | Import | Export | |
| Sweden | 379.6 bn. € | 191.9 bn. € | 187.7 bn. € |
| Germany | 3,069.3 bn. € | 1,494.8 bn. € | 1,574.5 bn. € |
| Germany-Sweden | 47.7 bn. € | 18.6 bn. € | 29.1 bn. € |
| NRW-Sweden | 8.5 bn. € | 3.9 bn. € | 4.6 bn. € |
| Imports NRW from Sweden (%) | Exports NRW to Sweden (%) |
| Motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts: 20.9% | Metals: 14.5% |
| Metals: 21.9% | Machinery: 9.5% |
| Paper, cardboard and goods made from it: 8.5% | Chemical products: 12.5% |
| Machines: 9.9% | Motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts:7.2% |
| Chemical products: 7.2% | Electrical equipment: 7.5% |
Sources: GTAI, IT.NRW
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Switzerland
Switzerland
- Capital: Bern
- Region: Europe
Area & population
| Area (qkm) | Population (m.) | Inhabitants (qkm) | |
| Switzerland | 41,290 | 8.7 | 210 |
| Germany | 357,582 | 83.2 | 233 |
| NRW | 34,112 | 17.9 | 526 |
Sources: GTAI, Statistisches Bundesamt
Gross domestic product 2021
| GDP | Global rank | GDP per capita € | Forecast | |
| Switzerland* | 687 bn. € | 20 | 79,242 | 2.2 % |
| Germany | 3,571bn. € | 4 | 42,918 | 2.2 % |
| NRW | 733 bn. € | 18 | 40,951 | 3.0 % |
Sources: World Bank, IT.NRW, IMF
Foreign trade 2021 (ranking 11th among trading partners ahead of Czech Republic, after Spain)
| Trading volume | Import | Export | |
| Switzerland | 593.1 bn. € | 272.2 bn. € | 320.9 bn. € |
| Germany | 2,578.5 bn. € | 1,202.9 bn. € | 1,375.6 bn. € |
| Germany-Sweden | 109.5 bn. € | 48.9 bn. € | 60.6 bn. € |
| NRW-Sweden | 13.8 bn. € | 7.6 bn. € | 6.2 bn. € |
| Imports NRW from Switzerland (%) | Exports NRW to Switzerland (%) |
| Pharmaceutical products: 50.4% | Chemical products: 15.9 % |
| Data processing, electrical and optional products: 8.9 % | Metals: 13.3% |
| Machinery: 8.8 % | Machines: 10.3 % |
| Chemical products: 6.5% | Coke oven and petroleum products: 8.5 % |
| Electrical equipment: 6.2 % | Metal products: 7.5 % |
Sources: GTAI, IT.NRW
Status: 01.07.2022
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Taiwan, R.O.C. (Republic of China)
Taiwan (Taiwan, R.O.C. (Republic of China))
- Capital: Taipei
- Region: Asia
Area & population
| Area (qkm) | Population (m.) | Inhabitants (qkm) | |
| Taiwan (Taiwan, R.O.C. (Republic of China)) | 35,960 | 23.9 | 675 |
| Germany | 357,582 | 82.7 | 231 |
| NRW | 34,112 | 18.1 | 531 |
Sources: GTAI, Statistisches Bundesamt
Gross domestic product 2023
| GDP* | Global rank* | GDP per capita € | Forecast | |
| Taiwan (Taiwan, R.O.C. (Republic of China)) | 700 bn. € | k.A. | 30,005 | 3.1 % |
| Germany | 4,121 bn. € | 3 | 48,750 | 0.3 % |
| NRW | 839 bn. € | 20 | 46.194 | 0.3 % |
Sources: World Bank, IT.NRW, IMF
Foreign trade 2023 (ranking 23rd among trading partners ahead of Finland, after Slovakia)
| Trading volume | Import | Export | |
| Taiwan (Taiwan, R.O.C. (Republic of China)) | 725.47 bn. € | 325.4 bn. € | 400.0 bn. € |
| Germany | 2,950.0 bn. € | 1,364.9 bn. € | 1,5785.1 bn. € |
| Germany-Taiwan (Taiwan, R.O.C. (Republic of China)) | 25.7 bn. € | 15.8 bn. € | 9.9 bn. € |
| NRW-Taiwan (Taiwan, R.O.C. (Republic of China)) | 4.3 bn. € | 3.5 bn. € | 0.8 bn. € |
| Imports NRW from Taiwan (Taiwan, R.O.C. (Republic of China)) (%) | Exports NRW to Taiwan (Taiwan, R.O.C. (Republic of China)) (%) |
| Data processing equipment, electrical and optical products: 66.6 % | Machinery: 22.0 % |
| Metal products: 8.8 % | Chemical products: 15.2 % |
| Electrical equipment: 4.4 % | Data processing equipment, electrical and optical products: 13.1 % |
| Machinery: 3.6 % | Pharmaceutical and similar products: 11.7 % |
| Metals: 2.5% | Vehicles and -parts: 8.6 % |
Sources: GTAI, IT.NRW
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Thailand
Thailand
- Capital: Bangkok
- Region: Asia
Area & population
| Area (qkm) | Population (m.) | Inhabitants (qkm) | |
| Thailand | 513,120 | 71.5 | 140 |
| Germany | 357,582 | 84.4 | 236 |
| NRW | 34,112 | 18.1 | 531 |
Sources: GTAI, Statistisches Bundesamt
Gross domestic product 2022
| GDP* | Global rank* | GDP per capita € | Forecast | |
| Thailand | 428 bn. € | 24 | 7,265 | 3.4 % |
| Germany | 3,867 bn. € | 4 | 45.993 | 2.6 % |
| NRW | 794 bn. € | 18 | 43.910 | 2.0 % |
Sources: World Bank, IT.NRW, IMF
Foreign trade 2022 (ranking 32nd among trading partners ahead of South Korea, after Finnland)
| Trading volume | Import | Export | |
| Thailand | 509.3 bn. € | 255.4 bn. € | 253.9 bn. € |
| Germany | 3,069.3 bn. € | 1,494.8 bn. € | 1,574.5 bn. € |
| Germany-Thailand | 14.0 bn. € | 8.6 bn. € | 5.4 bn. € |
| NRW-Thailand | 2.6 bn. € | 1.8 bn. € | 0.8 bn. € |
| Imports NRW from Thailand (%) | Exports NRW to Thailand (%) |
| Data processing equipment, electrical and optical products: 47.5% | Machines: 22.8% |
| Machinery: 18.4% | Chemical products: 21.6% |
| Electrical Equipment: 5.7% | Data processing equipment, electrical and optical products: 19.2% |
| Rubber and plastic goods: 4.4% | Electrical Products: 6.3% |
| Food and feed: 3.8% | Metal products: 4.9% |
| Motor vehicles and motor vehicles parts: 2.9 % | Rubber and plastic products: 4.4 % |
Sources: GTAI, IT.NRW
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Auswärtiges Amt Länderinformationen
GTAI: Wirtschaftsdaten kompakt
Statistisches Bundesamt I destatis: Daten zum Land (PDF)
Türkiye
Türkiye
- Capital: Ankara
- Region: Europe, Asia
Area & population
| Area (qkm) | Population (m.) | Inhabitants (qkm) | |
| Türkiye | 785,350 | 87.7 | 112 |
| Germany | 357,582 | 83.5 | 233 |
| NRW | 34,112 | 18 | 528 |
Sources: GTAI, Statistisches Bundesamt
Gross domestic product 2025
| GDP | Global rank* | GDP per capita € | Forecast | |
| Türkiye | 1,371 bn. € | 17 | 15,945 | 3.4 % |
| Germany | 4,470 bn. € | 3 | 53,534 | 1.0 % |
| NRW | 909 bn. € | 21 | 50,403 | 0.9 % |
Sources: World Bank, IT.NRW, IMF
Foreign trade 2025 (ranking 13th among trading partners ahead of Sweden, after Switzerland)
| Trading volume | Import | Export | |
| Türkiye | 566.3 bn. € | 323.9 bn. € | 242.4 bn. € |
| Germany | 2,926.0 bn. € | 1,363.0 bn. € | 1,563.0 bn. € |
| Germany-Türkiye | 54.9 bn. € | 25.5 bn. € | 29.4 bn. € |
| NRW-Türkiye | 11.2 bn. € | 7,3 bn. € | 3.9 bn. € |
| Imports NRW from Türkiye (%) | Exports NRW to Türkiye (%) |
| Motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts: 34.0 % | Machinery: 24.1 % |
| Clothing: 12.4 % | Chemical products: 19.8 % |
| Metals: 6.4 % | Motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts: 18.6 % |
| Textiles: 6.2 % | Metals: 7.5 % |
| Machinery: 6.2 % | Metal products: 5.7 % |
Sources: GTAI, IT.NRW, UN Comtrade
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Statistisches Bundesamt I destatis: Daten zum Land (PDF)
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
- Capital: Abu Dhabi
- Region: Asia
Area & population
| Area (qkm) | Population (m.) | Inhabitants (qkm) | |
| United Arab Emirates (UAE) | 83,600 | 11 | 132 |
| Germany | 357,582 | 83.6 | 234 |
| NRW | 34,112 | 18.1 | 531 |
Sources: GTAI, Statistisches Bundesamt
Gross domestic product 2024
| GDP | Global rank* | GDP per capita € | Forecast | |
| UAE | 482 bn. € | 28 | 48,006 | *5.1% |
| Germany | 4,305 bn. € | 3 | 50,819 | 0.3 % |
| NRW | 872 bn. € | 20 | 48,169 | 0.3 % |
Sources: World Bank, IT.NRW, IMF, *2023
Foreign trade 2024 (rank 44th of the trading partners ahead of Serbia, after Lithuania)
| Trading volume | Import | Export | |
| UAE* | 962.4 bn. € | 435.1 bn. € | 527.3 bn. € |
| Germany | 2,873.0 bn. € | 1,317.0 bn. € | 1,556.0 bn. € |
| Germany-UAE | 11.6 bn. € | 1.9 bn. € | 97 bn. € |
| NRW-UAE | 1.5 bn. € | 0.3 bn. € | 1.2 bn. € |
*2023
| Imports NRW from UAE (%) | Exports NRW to UAE (%) |
| Metals: 67.3 % | Machines: 26.8 % |
| Collection, treatment and disposal of waste and recovery of recyclable materials: 6.9 % | Chemical products: 12.8 % |
| Machines: 5.0 % | lectric products: 7.4 % |
| Chemical products: 4.4 % | Motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts: 6.6 % |
| Rubber and plastic goods: 2.6 % | Rubber and plastic goods: 5.3 % |
Sources: GTAI, IT.NRW
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Ukraine
Ukraine
- Capital: Kyiv
- Region: Europe
Area & population
| Area (qkm) | Population (m.) | Inhabitants (qkm) | |
| Ukraine | 603,550 | 37.7 | 63 |
| Germany | 357,582 | 83.6 | 234 |
| NRW | 34,112 | 18.1 | 531 |
Sources: GTAI, Statistisches Bundesamt
Gross domestic product 2024
| GDP | Global rank* | GDP per capita € | Forecast | |
| Ukraine | 165 bn. € | 56 | 4,373 | 2.5 % |
| Germany | 4,305 bn. € | 3 | 50,819 | 0.3 % |
| NRW | 872 bn. € | 20 | 48,169 | 0.3 % |
Sources: World Bank, IT.NRW, IMF
Foreign trade 2024 (ranking 42th among trading partners ahead of Lithuania, after Philippines)
| Trading volume | Import | Export | |
| Ukraine | 92.3 bn. € | 58.8 bn. € | 33.5 bn. € |
| Germany | 2,873.0 bn. € | 1,317.0 bn. € | 1,556.0 bn. € |
| Germany-Ukraine | 11.7 bn. € | 3.5 bn. € | 8.3 bn. € |
| NRW-Ukraine | 1.5 bn. € | 0.9 bn. € | 0.6 bn. € |
*2023
| Imports NRW from Ukraine(%) | Exports NRW to Ukraine(%) |
| Agricultural and hunting products: 42.0 % | Machinery: 25.8 % |
| Metals: 5.6 % | Chemical products: 13.4 % |
| Food and feed: 17.2 % | Motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts: 10.6 % |
| Electrical equipment: 3.6 % | Rubber and plastic goods: 4.2 % |
| Ores: 11.3 % | Pharmaceutics: 5.1 % |
| Wood- and cork/basketry: 4.2 % | Electrical equipment: 4.9 % |
Sources: GTAI, IT.NRW
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Statistisches Bundesamt I destatis: Daten zum Land (PDF)
USA (United States of America)
USA (United States of America)
- Capital: Washington, D.C.
- Region: Northamerika
Area & population
| Area (qkm) | Population (m.) | Inhabitants (qkm) | |
| USA | 9.8 m. | 345.0 | 35 |
| Germany | 357,582 | 83.6 | 234 |
| NRW | 34,112 | 18.1 | 531 |
Sources: GTAI, Statistisches Bundesamt
Gross domestic product 2024
| GDP* | Global rank* | GDP per capita € | Forecast | |
| USA | 25,304 bn. € | 1 | 75,494 | 2.7 % |
| Germany | 4,305 bn. € | 3 | 50,819 | 0.3 % |
| NRW | 872 bn. € | 20 | 48,169 | 0.3 % |
Sources: World Bank, IT.NRW, IMF, *2023
Foreign trade 2024 (ranking 3rd among trading partners ahead of France, after China)
| Trading volume | Import | Export | |
| USA* | 4,797.0 bn. € | 2,930.3 bn. € | 1,866.7 bn. € |
| Germany | 2,873.0 bn. € | 1,317.0 bn. € | 1,556.0 bn. € |
| Germany-USA | 252.8 bn. € | 91.4 bn. € | 161.4 bn. € |
| NRW-USA | 32.9 bn. € | 17.4 bn. € | 15.5 bn. € |
*2023
| Imports NRW from USA (%) | Exports NRW to USA (%) |
| Pharmaceutical products: 10.8 % | Machinery: 27.9 % |
| Chemical products: 10.9 % | Chemical products: 16.7 % |
| Crude oil and natural gas: 28.8 % | Metals: 8.2 % |
| Data processing equipment, electrical and optical products: 7.5 % | Pharmaceutical products: 9.1 % |
| Machinery: 4.1 % | Electrical equipment: 6.7 % |
Sources: GTAI, IT.NRW
Related links (German)
Auswärtiges Amt Länderinformationen
GTAI: Wirtschaftsdaten kompakt
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