Thuringia Seeks Alternatives to US Market - Thuringia’s exports rise 2.8% in 2025 despite U.S. trade decline
Thuringia’s economy has shown signs of growth despite ongoing challenges in foreign trade. By the end of October 2025, industrial revenue in the region climbed by 1.6 percent, largely thanks to a 2.8 percent rise in exports. However, officials warn that total trade volume for the year may still fall just below 2024’s €18.4 billion mark.
In the first three quarters of 2025, Thuringian companies exported goods worth nearly €14 billion. Yet not all trade partners performed equally well. Exports to the United States—the region’s top trading partner—dropped by 2.5 percent during the same period.
To strengthen international ties, the Thuringian Economic Development Corporation (LEG) opened a new office in Chicago in October 2025. This move aims to support local businesses looking to enter the North American market. The LEG already has representatives in other key regions to assist companies with market expansion.
Looking ahead to 2026, Thuringia’s foreign trade strategy includes around 40 planned events, meetings, and initiatives. Minister-President Mario Voigt (CDU) will lead a business delegation to India, while Economics Minister Colette Boos-John (CDU) has announced visits to Brazil and Argentina with company representatives. No further details on additional trade missions have been made public as of December 2025.
Thuringia’s economy faces mixed prospects as it closes out 2025. While industrial revenue and exports have grown, trade volume remains under pressure. The government’s focus on new markets—including India, Brazil, and Argentina—could help offset weaker performance in established trade relationships.
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