German business in

IOWA

Population: 3,190,369

Employment by Foreign-Owned Affiliates 2023

United Kingdom - 8,800
Germany -8,400
Japan - 6,500
Canada - 5,600
Netherlands - 4,500

Total: 69,300 Jobs created by Foreign-Owned Affiliates in Iowa

EXPORTS

$475 million

to Germany 2025

Total Exports from Iowa
$16.19 billion

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

Machinery, Except Electrical - 40.42
Computer and Electronic Products - 16.42
Chemicals - 9.68
Transportation Equipment - 9.26
Miscellaneous Manufactures - 8.63

IMPORTS

$891 million

from Germany 2025

Total Imports to Iowa
$12.01 billion

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

Machinery, Except Electrical - 33.67
Electrical Equipment, Appliances & Components - 19.64
Miscellaneous Manufactures - 14.81
Computer & Electronic Products - 5.84
Goods Returned (Exports and Imports) and Reimports - Canada Only - 4.83

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