German business in

RHODE ISLAND

Population: 1,114,521

Employment by Foreign-Owned Affiliates 2023

United Kingdom - 4,700
France - 4,600
Germany - 3,600
Netherlands - 2,500
Japan - 2,400

Total: 29,500 Jobs created by Foreign-Owned Affiliates in Rhode Island

EXPORTS

$164 million

to Germany 2025

Total Exports from Rhode Island
$4.19 billion

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

Waste and Scrap - 64.02%
Computer and Electronic Products - 11.59%
Primary Metal Manufactures - 6.10%
Miscellaneous Manufactures - 4.27%
Chemicals - 3.05%

IMPORTS

$1.74 billion

from Germany 2025

Total Imports to Rhode Island
$11.28 billion

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

Transportation Equipment - 73.35%
Fabricated Metal Products - 8.37%
Machinery, Except Electrical - 5.44%
Electrical Equipment, Appliances & Components - 4.47%
Primary Metal Manufacturing - 2.92%

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