GITNUXREPORT 2025

Manufacturing Industry Statistics

Global manufacturing drives growth through automation, innovation, and Asia dominance.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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The automotive industry is responsible for approximately 3.4% of global CO2 emissions during manufacturing processes

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25% of manufacturing companies plan to increase their use of renewable energy sources in 2024

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Manufacturing waste makes up approximately 15% of global industrial waste

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The U.S. manufacturing sector employed about 12.8 million workers in 2022

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The smallest manufacturing plants have fewer than 10 employees, which make up roughly 85% of all manufacturing facilities in the U.S.

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The average hourly wages in manufacturing are about $22 in the U.S.

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Global manufacturing output was valued at approximately $13.7 trillion in 2022

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The manufacturing sector accounts for about 16% of the world's GDP

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The automotive manufacturing industry is projected to reach a valuation of $2.78 trillion by 2027

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China’s manufacturing value-added was approximately $4.4 trillion in 2022

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Digital manufacturing is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.3% from 2023 to 2030

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Additive manufacturing, commonly known as 3D printing, is a $20 billion industry in 2023

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The global industrial robots market was valued at $4.5 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach $8.7 billion by 2027

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The average age of manufacturing plants in the U.S. is approximately 40 years

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Manufacturing accounts for more than 70% of U.S. exports

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The global smart factory market is expected to reach $385 billion by 2025

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The plastics manufacturing industry is valued at around $526 billion globally

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The European manufacturing sector saw a 1.8% increase in output in 2022

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The growth rate of the global electronics manufacturing services (EMS) industry is projected at 6.2% annually until 2028

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The sustainable manufacturing market is expected to reach $30 billion by 2027

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In 2023, the U.S. manufacturing PMI was around 50.2, indicating slight expansion

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Manufacturing research and development spend globally was over $600 billion in 2022

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The global aerospace manufacturing market is expected to reach $648 billion by 2027

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The average cycle time for a manufacturing order globally is about 2 to 3 weeks

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The global food manufacturing industry was valued at over $4 trillion in 2022

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The total number of manufacturing patents granted worldwide was approximately 232,000 in 2022

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The global textile manufacturing market is projected to reach $921 billion by 2027

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65% of manufacturing companies experienced supply chain disruptions in 2022 due to geopolitical issues

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The global chemical manufacturing industry is valued at approximately $4.9 trillion in 2023

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The majority of manufacturing firms (over 80%) in emerging markets are small to medium-sized enterprises

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The average annual energy consumption per manufacturing plant is about 1.2 million kWh

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The global digital twin market in manufacturing is projected to grow to $2.4 billion by 2026

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About 55% of manufacturing companies in North America report using cloud-based ERP systems

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The U.S. manufacturing sector’s contribution to GDP increased by 2% in 2022

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The global healthcare manufacturing market is projected to reach $736 billion by 2028

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The average lifespan of manufacturing machinery is approximately 15 years

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The global precision manufacturing market is estimated at $1 trillion in 2023

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The energy cost in manufacturing accounts for roughly 20% of total operating expenses

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The global valve manufacturing market is projected to reach $70 billion by 2026

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The average daily output time of a manufacturing plant is about 22 hours

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The U.S. manufacturing industry is expected to see a productivity increase of 1.5% annually through 2025

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The global robotics as a service (RaaS) market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 18% through 2028

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The average supply chain lead time in manufacturing is approximately 45 days

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Asia-Pacific holds the largest share in global manufacturing with over 55% of total output

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Asia-Pacific manufacturing growth contributed roughly 41% to global manufacturing expansion in 2022

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The manufacturing industry in Africa is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.5% between 2024 and 2030

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Approximately 60% of manufacturing companies are investing in automation to increase efficiency

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About 45% of manufacturing companies globally have adopted IoT devices to optimize operations

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The automotive manufacturing industry is investing approximately $295 billion annually in R&D

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70% of manufacturers plan to invest in additive manufacturing technology by 2025

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Over 40% of manufacturing businesses have adopted AI-driven predictive maintenance technologies

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Approximately 30% of manufacturing firms are implementing blockchain for supply chain transparency

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Key Highlights

Global manufacturing output was valued at approximately $13.7 trillion in 2022
The manufacturing sector accounts for about 16% of the world's GDP
The automotive manufacturing industry is projected to reach a valuation of $2.78 trillion by 2027
Asia-Pacific holds the largest share in global manufacturing with over 55% of total output
The U.S. manufacturing sector employed about 12.8 million workers in 2022
China’s manufacturing value-added was approximately $4.4 trillion in 2022
Digital manufacturing is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.3% from 2023 to 2030
Additive manufacturing, commonly known as 3D printing, is a $20 billion industry in 2023
The global industrial robots market was valued at $4.5 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach $8.7 billion by 2027
The average age of manufacturing plants in the U.S. is approximately 40 years
Manufacturing accounts for more than 70% of U.S. exports
Approximately 60% of manufacturing companies are investing in automation to increase efficiency
The global smart factory market is expected to reach $385 billion by 2025

The manufacturing industry is dynamically reshaping the global economy, with a staggering $13.7 trillion output in 2022, Asia-Pacific leading the charge, and cutting-edge innovations like digital twins and AI driving unprecedented efficiency and growth prospects.

Environmental Impact and Sustainability

The automotive industry is responsible for approximately 3.4% of global CO2 emissions during manufacturing processes
25% of manufacturing companies plan to increase their use of renewable energy sources in 2024
Manufacturing waste makes up approximately 15% of global industrial waste

Environmental Impact and Sustainability Interpretation

While the automotive sector contributes a modest 3.4% to global CO2 emissions during manufacturing, the industry’s shift towards renewable energy in 2024 suggests a promising road to cleaner production, especially as manufacturing waste remains a sizable 15% of global industrial refuse—an odious remnant on the journey toward sustainability.

Labor and Workforce Metrics

The U.S. manufacturing sector employed about 12.8 million workers in 2022
The smallest manufacturing plants have fewer than 10 employees, which make up roughly 85% of all manufacturing facilities in the U.S.
The average hourly wages in manufacturing are about $22 in the U.S.

Labor and Workforce Metrics Interpretation

With 12.8 million workers powering a vast landscape of small operations making up 85% of U.S. factories, it's clear that while manufacturing wages hover modestly at $22 an hour, these tiny plants collectively keep the nation's economic engine humming—proving that big things often come in small manufacturing packages.

Manufacturing Industry Overview and Market Size

Global manufacturing output was valued at approximately $13.7 trillion in 2022
The manufacturing sector accounts for about 16% of the world's GDP
The automotive manufacturing industry is projected to reach a valuation of $2.78 trillion by 2027
China’s manufacturing value-added was approximately $4.4 trillion in 2022
Digital manufacturing is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.3% from 2023 to 2030
Additive manufacturing, commonly known as 3D printing, is a $20 billion industry in 2023
The global industrial robots market was valued at $4.5 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach $8.7 billion by 2027
The average age of manufacturing plants in the U.S. is approximately 40 years
Manufacturing accounts for more than 70% of U.S. exports
The global smart factory market is expected to reach $385 billion by 2025
The plastics manufacturing industry is valued at around $526 billion globally
The European manufacturing sector saw a 1.8% increase in output in 2022
The growth rate of the global electronics manufacturing services (EMS) industry is projected at 6.2% annually until 2028
The sustainable manufacturing market is expected to reach $30 billion by 2027
In 2023, the U.S. manufacturing PMI was around 50.2, indicating slight expansion
Manufacturing research and development spend globally was over $600 billion in 2022
The global aerospace manufacturing market is expected to reach $648 billion by 2027
The average cycle time for a manufacturing order globally is about 2 to 3 weeks
The global food manufacturing industry was valued at over $4 trillion in 2022
The total number of manufacturing patents granted worldwide was approximately 232,000 in 2022
The global textile manufacturing market is projected to reach $921 billion by 2027
65% of manufacturing companies experienced supply chain disruptions in 2022 due to geopolitical issues
The global chemical manufacturing industry is valued at approximately $4.9 trillion in 2023
The majority of manufacturing firms (over 80%) in emerging markets are small to medium-sized enterprises
The average annual energy consumption per manufacturing plant is about 1.2 million kWh
The global digital twin market in manufacturing is projected to grow to $2.4 billion by 2026
About 55% of manufacturing companies in North America report using cloud-based ERP systems
The U.S. manufacturing sector’s contribution to GDP increased by 2% in 2022
The global healthcare manufacturing market is projected to reach $736 billion by 2028
The average lifespan of manufacturing machinery is approximately 15 years
The global precision manufacturing market is estimated at $1 trillion in 2023
The energy cost in manufacturing accounts for roughly 20% of total operating expenses
The global valve manufacturing market is projected to reach $70 billion by 2026
The average daily output time of a manufacturing plant is about 22 hours
The U.S. manufacturing industry is expected to see a productivity increase of 1.5% annually through 2025
The global robotics as a service (RaaS) market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 18% through 2028
The average supply chain lead time in manufacturing is approximately 45 days

Manufacturing Industry Overview and Market Size Interpretation

With a staggering $13.7 trillion valuation in 2022 making manufacturing a cornerstone of global economics, yet grappling with aging plants, supply chain disruptions, and sky-high energy costs—it's clear that manufacturing is simultaneously a trillion-dollar industry and a high-stakes game of technological innovation, efficiency, and resilience.

Regional and Geographic Sector Performance

Asia-Pacific holds the largest share in global manufacturing with over 55% of total output
Asia-Pacific manufacturing growth contributed roughly 41% to global manufacturing expansion in 2022
The manufacturing industry in Africa is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.5% between 2024 and 2030

Regional and Geographic Sector Performance Interpretation

With Asia-Pacific commanding over half of global manufacturing output and fueling nearly half of its growth in 2022, while Africa's manufacturing sector gears up for a steady 4.5% CAGR, the world’s manufacturing future appears both rooted in established powerhouses and opening new frontiers for growth.

Technological Innovations and Digital Transformation

Approximately 60% of manufacturing companies are investing in automation to increase efficiency
About 45% of manufacturing companies globally have adopted IoT devices to optimize operations
The automotive manufacturing industry is investing approximately $295 billion annually in R&D
70% of manufacturers plan to invest in additive manufacturing technology by 2025
Over 40% of manufacturing businesses have adopted AI-driven predictive maintenance technologies
Approximately 30% of manufacturing firms are implementing blockchain for supply chain transparency

Technological Innovations and Digital Transformation Interpretation

As manufacturing gears up for the future with nearly two-thirds adopting automation, IoT, and AI, it's clear that industry leaders are racing to technologize their way to efficiency—and perhaps, in the process, leaving some traditional methods quietly in the dust.