GITNUXREPORT 2025

Production Industry Statistics

Global manufacturing industry surpasses $13.6 trillion in 2022 growth.

Jannik Linder

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

First published: April 29, 2025

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The number of new manufacturing startups increased by 8% globally in 2022, indicating growing entrepreneurship in the industry

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Approximately 45% of industrial waste is recycled in manufacturing industries globally as of 2022, improving sustainability measures

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The global hydrogen production capacity from electrolysis is projected to increase by 50% in 2023, supporting clean energy manufacturing

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Approximately 65% of the global manufacturing industry is adopting Industry 4.0 technologies by 2023 to enhance productivity

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The demand for sustainable manufacturing practices increased by 22% in 2022, as companies aim to reduce carbon footprint

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The production sector contributed approximately 16% to the world’s GDP in 2021

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China’s manufacturing output accounted for 28% of the world's total in 2022

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Advanced manufacturing accounted for 77% of U.S. manufacturing innovation expenditures in 2022

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Approximately 60% of global industrial production is conducted in countries within the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)

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The demand for electric vehicles has boosted automotive manufacturing investments, with global EV production expected to increase by 35% in 2023

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China produced over 50% of the world's solar panels in 2022, with an output of approximately 180 GW

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The cement manufacturing industry is responsible for about 8% of global carbon dioxide emissions

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Approximately 35% of total global manufacturing output is generated by the chemical industry

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The production of lithium-ion batteries expanded significantly in 2022, with global capacity reaching approximately 600 GWh

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The world’s largest glass manufacturing plant in China produces over 10 million tonnes of glass annually

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The production of artificial intelligence chips increased by 60% in 2022 to meet rising demand from tech industries

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The total number of manufacturing patents filed globally was over 150,000 in 2022, reflecting innovation intensity

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The manufacturing output for the pharmaceutical sector increased by 4.3% globally in 2022, highlighting steady growth

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The global manufacturing production value reached approximately $13.6 trillion in 2022

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The United States manufacturing sector produced over $2.3 trillion worth of goods in 2022

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The global machinery market size was valued at approximately $430 billion in 2022

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The electronics manufacturing sector is expected to reach a value of $5.6 trillion by 2025

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The global textile production industry generated a revenue of approximately $920 billion in 2022

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The global steel production was about 1.95 billion tonnes in 2022

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The pharmaceutical manufacturing industry grew at an average annual rate of 5.7% from 2018-2022

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The renewable energy equipment manufacturing sector increased its global revenue to $350 billion in 2022

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The global chemical manufacturing industry was valued at $4.3 trillion in 2022

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The food processing industry is projected to reach a market size of $6.8 trillion by 2025

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The global printing industry revenue was approximately $440 billion in 2022

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The production of semiconductors globally was valued at $600 billion in 2022

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The global aerospace manufacturing industry was valued at $787 billion in 2022

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The global cement production capacity reached 5.6 billion tonnes in 2022

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The energy production machinery market size was approximately $93 billion in 2022

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The global wood product manufacturing industry contributed around $857 billion to the economy in 2022

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The global electronic components manufacturing industry is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.3% from 2023 to 2030

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The pharmaceutical industry’s global R&D expenditure was $246 billion in 2022

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The global printing and packaging machinery market size was valued at $28 billion in 2022

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The global beverage manufacturing industry was valued at $1.7 trillion in 2022

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The global 3D printing industry is expected to reach $44.4 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 23.5% from 2022 to 2027

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The global printed circuit board manufacturing industry is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.1% from 2023 to 2030

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The global renewable energy manufacturing industry revenue grew from $170 billion in 2020 to over $350 billion in 2022

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The global industrial robotics market was valued at $17.4 billion in 2022, expected to grow at a CAGR of 11.8% to 2030

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The number of industrial robots deployed worldwide reached approximately 3 million units in 2022

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The global electron microscopes market size was valued at $2.1 billion in 2022, with a forecasted CAGR of 10% through 2030

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The global wind turbine manufacturing industry generated approximately $24 billion in revenue in 2022

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The global data center equipment manufacturing market size was valued at $45 billion in 2022

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The global plastics machinery manufacturing sector is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.5% from 2023 to 2030

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Global metal fabrication industry revenue was approximately $600 billion in 2022

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The global industrial coatings market was valued at $16.5 billion in 2022, expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.2% from 2023 to 2030

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The global textiles machinery market was valued at $2.9 billion in 2022, with expected growth driven by automation advancements

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The global home appliances manufacturing industry generated over $500 billion in annual revenue in 2022

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The global packaging industry is projected to reach a valuation of approximately $1.2 trillion by 2025, sustained by innovations in sustainable packaging

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The global chilled and frozen food manufacturing industry is estimated to reach $262 billion by 2024, driven by rising consumer demand

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The global precision agriculture equipment market was valued at $8.1 billion in 2022, expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.4% to 2030

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The global manufacturing automation market size was valued at $180 billion in 2022, projected to grow at a CAGR of 9.4% through 2030

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The global aluminum production was approximately 67 million tonnes in 2022, maintaining steady growth

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The global nanotechnology manufacturing market size was valued at $23 billion in 2022, with expectations to reach $64 billion by 2030

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The global lightweight materials market in manufacturing was valued at $40 billion in 2022, due to rising demand in automotive and aerospace sectors

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The global industrial sensors market size is forecasted to hit $24 billion by 2030, driven by increased automation

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The global ceramic manufacturing industry is valued at approximately $120 billion as of 2022, with growth driven by construction and healthcare

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The global additive manufacturing (3D printing) sector grew by over 20% in 2022, with market value surpassing $20 billion

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The largest manufacturing export partner for the USA is China, accounting for 19% of total U.S. manufacturing exports in 2022

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The global infrastructure manufacturing industry is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.1% from 2023 to 2030, driven by urbanization projects

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The renewable energy components manufacturing industry registered a revenue increase of 15% in 2022, amounting to over $200 billion globally

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The global synthetic fiber production was approximately 109 million tonnes in 2022, driven by textiles and industrial applications

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The global factory automation market is projected to reach $275 billion by 2030, with an expected CAGR of 7.8%

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The global industrial batteries market size was valued at $12 billion in 2022, supporting manufacturing energy needs

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The global heavy machinery rental market was valued at $45 billion in 2022, providing flexible equipment solutions for production projects

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The global thermal insulation materials market size was valued at $44 billion in 2022, driven by energy efficiency regulations

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The global fiber optic manufacturing industry is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.2% from 2023 to 2030, due to expanding data center deployments

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The automotive production industry produced over 90 million vehicles globally in 2022

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The global plastic manufacturing industry produced approximately 368 million tonnes of plastics in 2022

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The capacity utilization rate in the manufacturing sector was approximately 80% in 2022, indicating a healthy industrial activity level

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The automotive manufacturing industry employed over 9 million workers globally in 2022

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The U.S. manufacturing productivity increased by 2.1% in 2022, marking continuous growth in efficiency

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The average lifespan of manufacturing machinery, such as CNC machines, is approximately 7-10 years with proper maintenance

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The renewable energy sector’s manufacturing employment increased by 13% in 2022, reaching over 2 million jobs worldwide

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The average cost of manufacturing a smartphone decreased by 15% from 2020 to 2022 due to advances in automation and supply chain efficiencies

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The number of manufacturing employees working remotely increased by 12% in 2022, reflecting digital transformation trends

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Key Highlights

The global manufacturing production value reached approximately $13.6 trillion in 2022
The production sector contributed approximately 16% to the world’s GDP in 2021
The United States manufacturing sector produced over $2.3 trillion worth of goods in 2022
China’s manufacturing output accounted for 28% of the world's total in 2022
The global machinery market size was valued at approximately $430 billion in 2022
The automotive production industry produced over 90 million vehicles globally in 2022
The electronics manufacturing sector is expected to reach a value of $5.6 trillion by 2025
Advanced manufacturing accounted for 77% of U.S. manufacturing innovation expenditures in 2022
The global textile production industry generated a revenue of approximately $920 billion in 2022
The global steel production was about 1.95 billion tonnes in 2022
The pharmaceutical manufacturing industry grew at an average annual rate of 5.7% from 2018-2022
The renewable energy equipment manufacturing sector increased its global revenue to $350 billion in 2022
The global chemical manufacturing industry was valued at $4.3 trillion in 2022

From trillions in revenue to groundbreaking innovations, the production industry is shaping the future of global economies and technological progress at an unprecedented pace.

Global Market Trends and Insights

The number of new manufacturing startups increased by 8% globally in 2022, indicating growing entrepreneurship in the industry
Approximately 45% of industrial waste is recycled in manufacturing industries globally as of 2022, improving sustainability measures
The global hydrogen production capacity from electrolysis is projected to increase by 50% in 2023, supporting clean energy manufacturing
Approximately 65% of the global manufacturing industry is adopting Industry 4.0 technologies by 2023 to enhance productivity
The demand for sustainable manufacturing practices increased by 22% in 2022, as companies aim to reduce carbon footprint

Global Market Trends and Insights Interpretation

Amidst an 8% surge in startups and a 22% rise in sustainable practices, the manufacturing industry is rapidly embracing innovation and eco-consciousness, with Industry 4.0 technologies and hydrogen capacity growth fueling a greener, smarter production revolution.

Manufacturing Output and Contribution

The production sector contributed approximately 16% to the world’s GDP in 2021
China’s manufacturing output accounted for 28% of the world's total in 2022
Advanced manufacturing accounted for 77% of U.S. manufacturing innovation expenditures in 2022
Approximately 60% of global industrial production is conducted in countries within the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
The demand for electric vehicles has boosted automotive manufacturing investments, with global EV production expected to increase by 35% in 2023
China produced over 50% of the world's solar panels in 2022, with an output of approximately 180 GW
The cement manufacturing industry is responsible for about 8% of global carbon dioxide emissions
Approximately 35% of total global manufacturing output is generated by the chemical industry
The production of lithium-ion batteries expanded significantly in 2022, with global capacity reaching approximately 600 GWh
The world’s largest glass manufacturing plant in China produces over 10 million tonnes of glass annually
The production of artificial intelligence chips increased by 60% in 2022 to meet rising demand from tech industries
The total number of manufacturing patents filed globally was over 150,000 in 2022, reflecting innovation intensity
The manufacturing output for the pharmaceutical sector increased by 4.3% globally in 2022, highlighting steady growth

Manufacturing Output and Contribution Interpretation

While the global manufacturing sector continues to drive economic growth and innovation—with China commanding over half of solar panel and manufacturing outputs and AI chip patents surging by 60% in 2022—the sector's environmental footprint remains sizable, notably with cement responsible for 8% of CO₂ emissions, underscoring the urgent need for greener manufacturing breakthroughs amidst a 35% boost in EV production and steady pharma growth.

Market Size and Industry Value

The global manufacturing production value reached approximately $13.6 trillion in 2022
The United States manufacturing sector produced over $2.3 trillion worth of goods in 2022
The global machinery market size was valued at approximately $430 billion in 2022
The electronics manufacturing sector is expected to reach a value of $5.6 trillion by 2025
The global textile production industry generated a revenue of approximately $920 billion in 2022
The global steel production was about 1.95 billion tonnes in 2022
The pharmaceutical manufacturing industry grew at an average annual rate of 5.7% from 2018-2022
The renewable energy equipment manufacturing sector increased its global revenue to $350 billion in 2022
The global chemical manufacturing industry was valued at $4.3 trillion in 2022
The food processing industry is projected to reach a market size of $6.8 trillion by 2025
The global printing industry revenue was approximately $440 billion in 2022
The production of semiconductors globally was valued at $600 billion in 2022
The global aerospace manufacturing industry was valued at $787 billion in 2022
The global cement production capacity reached 5.6 billion tonnes in 2022
The energy production machinery market size was approximately $93 billion in 2022
The global wood product manufacturing industry contributed around $857 billion to the economy in 2022
The global electronic components manufacturing industry is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.3% from 2023 to 2030
The pharmaceutical industry’s global R&D expenditure was $246 billion in 2022
The global printing and packaging machinery market size was valued at $28 billion in 2022
The global beverage manufacturing industry was valued at $1.7 trillion in 2022
The global 3D printing industry is expected to reach $44.4 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 23.5% from 2022 to 2027
The global printed circuit board manufacturing industry is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.1% from 2023 to 2030
The global renewable energy manufacturing industry revenue grew from $170 billion in 2020 to over $350 billion in 2022
The global industrial robotics market was valued at $17.4 billion in 2022, expected to grow at a CAGR of 11.8% to 2030
The number of industrial robots deployed worldwide reached approximately 3 million units in 2022
The global electron microscopes market size was valued at $2.1 billion in 2022, with a forecasted CAGR of 10% through 2030
The global wind turbine manufacturing industry generated approximately $24 billion in revenue in 2022
The global data center equipment manufacturing market size was valued at $45 billion in 2022
The global plastics machinery manufacturing sector is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.5% from 2023 to 2030
Global metal fabrication industry revenue was approximately $600 billion in 2022
The global industrial coatings market was valued at $16.5 billion in 2022, expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.2% from 2023 to 2030
The global textiles machinery market was valued at $2.9 billion in 2022, with expected growth driven by automation advancements
The global home appliances manufacturing industry generated over $500 billion in annual revenue in 2022
The global packaging industry is projected to reach a valuation of approximately $1.2 trillion by 2025, sustained by innovations in sustainable packaging
The global chilled and frozen food manufacturing industry is estimated to reach $262 billion by 2024, driven by rising consumer demand
The global precision agriculture equipment market was valued at $8.1 billion in 2022, expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.4% to 2030
The global manufacturing automation market size was valued at $180 billion in 2022, projected to grow at a CAGR of 9.4% through 2030
The global aluminum production was approximately 67 million tonnes in 2022, maintaining steady growth
The global nanotechnology manufacturing market size was valued at $23 billion in 2022, with expectations to reach $64 billion by 2030
The global lightweight materials market in manufacturing was valued at $40 billion in 2022, due to rising demand in automotive and aerospace sectors
The global industrial sensors market size is forecasted to hit $24 billion by 2030, driven by increased automation
The global ceramic manufacturing industry is valued at approximately $120 billion as of 2022, with growth driven by construction and healthcare
The global additive manufacturing (3D printing) sector grew by over 20% in 2022, with market value surpassing $20 billion
The largest manufacturing export partner for the USA is China, accounting for 19% of total U.S. manufacturing exports in 2022
The global infrastructure manufacturing industry is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.1% from 2023 to 2030, driven by urbanization projects
The renewable energy components manufacturing industry registered a revenue increase of 15% in 2022, amounting to over $200 billion globally
The global synthetic fiber production was approximately 109 million tonnes in 2022, driven by textiles and industrial applications
The global factory automation market is projected to reach $275 billion by 2030, with an expected CAGR of 7.8%
The global industrial batteries market size was valued at $12 billion in 2022, supporting manufacturing energy needs
The global heavy machinery rental market was valued at $45 billion in 2022, providing flexible equipment solutions for production projects
The global thermal insulation materials market size was valued at $44 billion in 2022, driven by energy efficiency regulations
The global fiber optic manufacturing industry is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.2% from 2023 to 2030, due to expanding data center deployments

Market Size and Industry Value Interpretation

With a combined value surpassing $13.6 trillion in 2022, the manufacturing industry demonstrates that when it comes to building our world, it's all about making big things happen—faster, smarter, and greener—highlighting both its economic might and the pressing need for innovation across sectors.

Production and Workforce Metrics

The automotive production industry produced over 90 million vehicles globally in 2022
The global plastic manufacturing industry produced approximately 368 million tonnes of plastics in 2022
The capacity utilization rate in the manufacturing sector was approximately 80% in 2022, indicating a healthy industrial activity level
The automotive manufacturing industry employed over 9 million workers globally in 2022
The U.S. manufacturing productivity increased by 2.1% in 2022, marking continuous growth in efficiency
The average lifespan of manufacturing machinery, such as CNC machines, is approximately 7-10 years with proper maintenance
The renewable energy sector’s manufacturing employment increased by 13% in 2022, reaching over 2 million jobs worldwide
The average cost of manufacturing a smartphone decreased by 15% from 2020 to 2022 due to advances in automation and supply chain efficiencies
The number of manufacturing employees working remotely increased by 12% in 2022, reflecting digital transformation trends

Production and Workforce Metrics Interpretation

In 2022, the manufacturing sector demonstrated robust growth and adaptability—producing 90 million vehicles and nearly 370 million tonnes of plastics while embracing efficiency boosts, technological innovation, and a greener workforce, proving that industry resilience and ingenuity go hand in hand.