10. France
France is one of the most advanced countries in electronics. The top companies in the French electronics industry include Thales, a notable name in the defense and security sectors.
The company produces a wide range of electronics-based products. Schneider Electric, an energy management and automation-solutions provider, is another major French company.
Valeo, a manufacturer of automotive components and systems, including electronic systems, is another major electronics company in the country.
Further, France has a well established R&D ecosystem in the electronics sector. For instance, the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) is a leading research organization involved in electronics research.
Paris grabs the ninth top spot in the FDI Intelligence report on top locations for quality R&D in electronics, with a high score of 158.
9. Turkey
Turkey is located at the intersection of Europe and Asia. It is one of the highly advanced nations in electronics, especially when it comes to drone-electronics.
Some of the key companies in the Turkish electronics industry include Vestel, a manufacturer of consumer electronics and home appliances; Özgün Makina, a provider of automation and control systems; and Arçelik, a leading manufacturer of home appliances and consumer electronics.
The government agency called Turkish Scientific and Technical Research Council is also greatly involved in investing in electronics-R&D. With a high score of 163, Istanbul is considered the eighth best place for quality research in electronics, according to the FDI Intelligence report.
8. Germany
Germany is the biggest economy in Europe. The technological products and services contribute significantly to Germany’s overall wealth. In 2025, the EU leader was responsible for 6% of the global output in Knowledge-and-Technology-Intensive (KTI) industries.
Electronics is one of Germany’s top tech sectors. The country has leading electronics companies, including Siemens, Bosch, and Phoenix Contact, which are involved in a wide range of activities, from the development of semiconductors and circuit boards to the production of consumer electronics and industrial automation systems.
Germany is also home to a number of research institutions and universities that are actively involved in cutting-edge research in electronics, including the Technical University of Munich, the University of Karlsruhe, and the University of Stuttgart.
Figures from 2025 show electronics comprised $58 billion of Germany’s total exports, expressing a YoY increase of nearly 6%. China was the biggest buyer of German electronics in the year, making up $5.4 billion worth of purchases. The fastest growing market for German electronics was the US, with exports to the country increasing by 12.7%.
