A total amount of 63 billion euros were spent on research and development (R&D) within the industrial sector in 2022. The highest sum was spent by Chinese companies at over 24 billion euros, followed by companies based in the European Union. The largest single spender was German BASF.
Total global research and development (R&D) spending on industrials in 2022, by region
(in billion euros)
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European Commission. (December 18, 2023). Total global research and development (R&D) spending on industrials in 2022, by region (in billion euros) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved February 14, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1333728/global-research-and-development-spending-industrials/?__sso_cookie_checker=failed
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