Situated in Central Europe and bordered by countries including Germany, Hungary, Slovakia, Slovenia, Italy, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein, the Republic of Austria recorded approximately US$222.5 billion in global exports in 2025.

This figure marks a solid 14.3% increase compared to export revenues of $194.7 billion in 2021. On a year-over-year basis, Austrian exports also rose by 7.8%, up from $206.4 billion in 2024.

Using the average exchange rate for 2025, Austria operates with the euro, which appreciated by 4.4% against the US dollar compared to the previous year. As a result, Austrian goods priced in euros became relatively more expensive for international buyers using US dollars.

Key Export Destinations

Recent country-level data indicates that 73.3% of Austria’s exports were absorbed by major trading partners, including Germany (29%), the United States (6.5%), Italy (6.5%), Switzerland (5.3%), Slovakia (4.2%), Poland (3.9%), the Czech Republic (3.7%), Hungary (3.6%), France (3.5%), the United Kingdom (2.7%), China (2.6%), and Slovenia (2.1%).

From a regional standpoint, Europe dominates Austria’s export landscape, accounting for 79.4% of total export value. Asia follows with 9.5%, while North America represents 8.3%.

Smaller shares were distributed to Africa (1.2%), Latin America (1.1%, excluding Mexico but including the Caribbean), and Oceania (0.5%), primarily Australia and New Zealand.

As a member of the European Union, Austria sends a significant portion of its exports—68.8%—to fellow EU countries, slightly higher than the previous year’s 68%.

With a population of approximately 9.2 million, Austria’s 2025 export value equates to about $24,200 per person, exceeding the 2024 average of $23,400.

Austria’s Leading Export Categories

The following product groups generated the highest export revenues for Austria in 2025, along with their respective shares of total exports:

1.Machinery, including computers: $37.3 billion (16.8%)

2.Electrical machinery and equipment: $24.8 billion (11.1%)

3.Vehicles: $20.2 billion (9.1%)

4.Pharmaceuticals: $19.1 billion (8.6%)

5.Plastics and plastic products: $9.4 billion (4.2%)

6.Iron and steel: $8.8 billion (4%)

7.Articles made of iron or steel: $7.3 billion (3.3%)

8.Optical, technical, and medical equipment: $6.6 billion (3%)

9.Wood: $6.4 billion (2.9%)

10.Gems and precious metals: $5.9 billion (2.6%)

Together, these top 10 export categories contributed 65.5% of Austria’s total export value.

Among them, gems and precious metals experienced the fastest growth, surging by 93.7% compared to 2024. Electrical machinery ranked second in growth with a 31.3% increase, followed by wood exports, which rose by 16.7%.

Pharmaceuticals were the only category to decline, recording a 9.1% drop year over year.

Detailed Export Insights (4-digit HS Code Level)

Looking at more specific product categories, Austria’s most valuable export was blood fractions (including antisera), accounting for 4.9% of total exports. Other key exports included:

1.Cars (3.9%)

2.Packaged medications (3.3%)

3.Smartphones and mobile devices (2.4%)

4.Automotive parts and accessories (2.3%)

5.Unwrought gold (1.8%)

6.Piston engines (1.6%)

7.Non-alcoholic beverages (1.3%)

8.Electrical converters and power units (1.2%)

9.Semiconductor manufacturing machinery (1.1%)

Discover Austria’s Exporters

Businesses seeking reliable Austrian suppliers can leverage comprehensive exporter databases built on real shipment records. Platforms like Tendata’s Global Importers & Exporters Finder allow users to identify, evaluate, and connect with verified exporters across industries.

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These directories provide detailed company profiles, including shipment histories, export volumes, product categories, and supply chain transparency—helping importers make smarter sourcing decisions.

Tendata also delivers real-time trade intelligence, offering insights into product flows, business relationships, and verified contact details derived from actual export data.

Sample Exporters

For example, in the automotive segment, leading Austrian exporters in 2025 included:

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1.BMW AG(41.04%)

2.DOPPELMAYR SEILBAHNEN GMBH(39.96%)

3.MAGNA AUTECA GMBH(3.35%)

4.WITTUR AUSTRIA GMBH(2.44%)

5.VAJ CONCEPT BV(2.36%)

6.FRONIUS INTERNATIONAL GMBH(1.46%)

7.DSM NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS EUROPE LTD(1.41%)

8.MERCEDES BENZ AG(1.34%)

9.BIOMIN PANAMA S A EDIFICIO 3860(0.45%)

10.PALFINGER MARINE EUROPE BV DUBAI BRANCH(0.45%)

These insights highlight Austria’s strong industrial base and its role as a key exporter within Europe and beyond.