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$ 20,1 Billion
Trading volume between Massachusetts and the European Union
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1.200+
More than 1,200 international companies successfully operating in Massachusetts
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Top 5
With $4.8 billion in bilateral trade, Germany ranks among Massachusetts’ top five most important trading partners worldwide
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236,000
Jobs supported by international companies
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4,34%
Annual growth of trade between 2016 and 2024
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12%
Of foreign direct investment in Massachusetts originates from Germany
Opportunities in Boston and New England
Boston and the New England region – Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont – offer German companies excellent conditions for a successful expansion into the U.S. market. The region has developed into a globally leading hub for research, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
This economically dynamic region, with its strong focus on future-oriented industries, provides an ideal environment for research-driven and innovative companies. Boston features an excellent transportation and logistics network, complemented by state-of-the-art office and laboratory facilities. Home to some of the world’s most prestigious universities and leading research institutes, the Boston area offers access to an exceptionally skilled and educated workforce.
With around five million residents in the Greater Boston metropolitan area and approximately 15 million across New England, the region also offers a strong economic environment with high market demand.
Consequently, numerous internationally active German companies from various sectors are established in Boston and the surrounding area – particularly in mechanical and plant engineering, pharmaceuticals, chemistry, biotechnology, and medical technology, as well as software, IT, and artificial intelligence, but also in consumer goods manufacturing and the energy sector.
Knowledge: A Leading Research Hub
Boston and New England are home to some of the most prestigious universities:
- Harvard University
- Yale University
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
- Dartmouth College
- Brown University
- Boston University
- Boston College
- University of Massachusetts
- University of Connecticut
Logistics: A Strategic Hub for Global Trade
With the newly modernized Conley Container Terminal, the Port of Boston offers direct global access for maritime freight. After its 2022 upgrade, it can accommodate container vessels of approx. 12,000-14,000 TEU. Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) provides national air-cargo connections, while Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) ensures strong international links.
Innovation: A Global Technology Hotspot
Newengland is considered one of the world’s most dynamic innovation hotspots and a key driver of multiple high-growth industries, including:
- Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, and Life Sciences
- Climate technology and offshore industries
- Medicine and medical technology
- Advanced Manufacturing
- AI, software, and robotics
and many more.