German business in

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Population: 693,645

Employment by Foreign-Owned Affiliates 2023

United Kingdom - 7,700
France - 2,400
Germany - 2,300
Canada - 2,300
Netherlands - 1,500

Total: 25,700 Jobs created by Foreign-Owned Affiliates in District of Columbia

EXPORTS

$15 million

to Germany 2025

Total Exports from District of Columbia
$3.66 billion

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

Used or Second-Hand Merchandise - 45.3
Miscellaneous Manufactures - 42.42
Electrical Equipment, Appliances & Components - 3.70
Apparel & Accessories - 2.78
Printed Matter & Related Products - 2.68

IMPORTS

$74 million

from Germany 2025

Total Imports to District of Columbia
$1.08 billion

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

Machinery, Except Electrical - 33.78
Computer and Electronic Products - 17.57
Fish & Other Marine Products - 12.16
Processed Food - 10.81
Fabricated Metal Products - 8.11

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