International markets are becoming increasingly important for Thuringia's industry. Last year, Thuringia's industry (companies with 50 or more employees) recorded an export ratio of 37.3%; this is a peak value for Thuringia, after the ratio was still 36.9% in 2020 (in 2011, this ratio was still 31.5%). In the ranking of Thuringia's districts and independent cities, Jena leads with an export ratio of 73%.
