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... global production: According to the latest data collected in 2017, the global production of automation amounted to EUR 520 billion. Once again, the People's Republic of China is the largest producer with a share of over 45%. Europe accounts for a total of around 21%, making it twice as large as the USA. In Europe itself, German automation manufacturers account for the largest share with just under 40% (8% of global production). France and the UK each have a 9% share of the EU market. This makes Germany the world's number three behind China and the USA.