Biggest Exporting Industries in Global in 2025

• 1. Global Car & Automobile Manufacturing

  Exports for 2025: $1349.8B

  Global car and automobile manufacturers have faced numerous challenges over the past decade, given major exogenous shocks, shifting consumer preferences and supply chain disruptions. In particular, significant technological improvements, particularly regarding hybrid and electric vehicles, internal combustion engine fuel efficiency, infotainment development and autonomous driving capabilities, coupled with rising per capita disposable income, have spurred global demand from the growing global...

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• 2. Global Oil & Gas Exploration & Production

  Exports for 2025: $1268.0B

  Global oil and gas production companies have gone through significant turbulence for most of the period. Revenue started off in a downturn amid the pandemic and its accompanying lockdowns, primarily the industry's largest market, the transportation sector, was limited. This was quickly reversed as the economy opened and supply outpaced demand, causing prices to skyrocket. High prices, accompanied by swelling production, led to surging revenue. This was further amplified by Russia's invasion o...

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• 3. Global Plastic Product & Packaging Manufacturing

  Exports for 2025: $829.2B

  The global plastic parts and packaging industry continues to face potential volatility. Trade uncertainties due to tariffs, particularly involving the US, Mexico, Canada, and China, are creating cost pressures for manufacturers who must consider pricing adjustments or supply chain realignments. Shifts in petrochemical prices further complicates cost management, pushing companies to explore alternative materials to stabilize input costs. Meanwhile, e-commerce growth has driven higher dem...

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• 4. Global Apparel Manufacturing

  Exports for 2025: $526.0B

  The Global Apparel Manufacturing industry has benefited from strengthening consumer spending in developed and rapidly growing emerging economies. Major brands like Nike, Adidas and H&M expanded their production capacity to meet surging demand, while fast-fashion retailers, including Zara and Shein, captured market share through rapid inventory turnover. However, rising costs from cotton to crude oil shot up manufacturing expenses. Global economic uncertainty and inflation continue to stra...

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• 5. Global Auto Parts & Accessories Manufacturing

  Exports for 2025: $488.6B

  Global auto parts and accessories manufacturers produce a wide range of necessary inputs ranging from braking and electronic systems to airbags and alternators for motor vehicle manufacturers and aftermarkets. Manufacturers displayed uneven growth through the current period, marked by the pandemic, rampant inflation and higher interest rates across much of the world. Conversely, pent-up demand for driving and rising disposable incomes, especially in emerging economies, have driven strong grow...

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• 6. Global Consumer Electronics Manufacturing

  Exports for 2025: $292.8B

  Consumer electronics producers have endured moderate volatility in recent years. Producers have somewhat benefited from shifts in consumer behavior, with the growing popularity of entertainment in audio form, like podcasts, driving demand for new audio equipment. Similarly, smart TVs have become more popular amid the fast adoption of streaming services, as many of these have streaming apps integrated into their software. Manufacturers developing products that adapt to changing consumer needs ...

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• 7. Global Semiconductor & Electronic Parts Manufacturing

  Exports for 2025: $231.8B

  Global semiconductor manufacturers are experiencing rising demand from downstream consumer electronic, automobile, computer and industrial machinery companies as digital platform adoption and AI development have increased. Competition is rising globally, as the United States and Europe have made significant investments to catch up to Asian nations who lead in developing advanced 5nm and 3nm nodes. Despite the continuous increase in the need for chips, trade conflicts between the West and Chin...

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• 8. Global Heavy-Duty Truck Manufacturing

  Exports for 2025: $227.5B

  Global heavy-duty truck manufacturers have faced volatile conditions through the current period. Chinese markets plummeted, forcing the industry into a sharp 2022 decline. Similarly, the pandemic and ensuing interest rate hikes threatened stability across most of the OECD world, creating additional volatility. Additionally,  tightening emissions and safety standards have forced manufacturers to innovate, leading to elevated research and development costs. Union pressures in North America have...

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• 9. Global Coal Mining

  Exports for 2025: $213.2B

  Coal mined by global coal mining companies has played a vital role in the world's ability to generate electricity and manufacture steel. Coal's position in global electricity markets stems from its relative accessibility, affordability and distribution across the globe. China, Indonesia, the United States and India are the world's largest coal producers. These countries are expected to retain their positions in the foreseeable future. The period started off shaky since it was the start of the...

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• 10. Global Fertilizers & Agricultural Chemicals Manufacturing

  Exports for 2025: $200.1B

  The global fertilizer, pesticide and agricultural chemicals industry has recently faced a volatile market that has been marked by strong fluctuations in price and the mixed performance of the agricultural sector. Towards the beginning of the current period, high fertilizer and pesticide prices, influenced by global conflicts and supply chain disruptions, drove substantial revenue growth. However, as energy and raw material costs have stabilized and crop cash receipts have slumped, prices have...

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