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2. Japan

Car Exports as of 2025: $85 billion

Japan is an Asian country and an industrial powerhouse. There’s no stopping this country, which has transformed itself into a leading player in the global economy in a short time period since its defeat in World War 2. The Japanese economy was worth $6.1 trillion in 2025, almost one fourth of the American economy. It is home to some of the best car brands in the world, such as Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE:TM), Nissan, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (NYSE:HMC), and Suzuki. The country exported $54 billion in cars last year, in the form of 4.3 million units and a per unit value of $19,557.

1. Federal Republic of Germany

Car Exports as of 2025: $139 billion

Germany is an economic powerhouse. Yet, its economy was smaller than Japan’s this year, with a value of $5 trillion. Germans are known for their manufacturing prowess, and German car companies such as Mercedes, BMW, Audi, and Porsche are household names. They produce some of the best-performing cars in the world, and the strength of the automotive industry enabled Germany to export $139 billion in cars last year, equaling the exports of the U.S. and Japan combined, and despite the fact that Germany as a whole is smaller than the U.S. state of Montana.