German business in

TENNESSEE

Population: 6,942,653

Employment by Foreign-Owned Affiliates 2023

Japan - 47,200
United Kingdom - 30,200
France - 25,100
Germany - 18,800
Canada - 17,700

Total: 217,400 Jobs created by Foreign-Owned Affiliates in Tennessee

EXPORTS

$1.66 billion

to Germany 2025

Total Exports from Tennessee
$37.73 billion

Top Exports to Germany by Industry
(% of Total Exports to Germany)

Waste and Scrap - 37.85
Computer and Electronic Products - 20.37
Chemicals - 9.34
Primary Metal Manufactures - 6.63
Electrical Equipment, Appliances & Components - 4.82

IMPORTS

$3.79 billion

from Germany 2025

Total Imports to Tennessee
$119.63 billion

Top Imports from Germany by Industry
(% of Total Imports from Germany)

Machinery, Except Electrical - 26.44%
Chemicals - 24.23%
Computer and Electronic Products - 12.51%
Electrical Equipment, Appliances & Components - 8.29%
Goods Returned (Exports and Imports) and Reimports - Canada Only - 6.41%

Source: U.S. Department of Commerce
All data current as of January 2026