A total amount of Ìýbillion euros were spent on research and development (R&D) within the industrial sector in 2024. The highest sum was spent by Chinese companies at over **Ìýbillion euros, followed by companies based in the European Union. The largestÌýsingle spender was German BASF.
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European Commission. (December 22, 2025). Total global research and development (R&D) spending on industrials in 2024, by region (in billion euros) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 20, 2026, from /statistics/1333728/global-research-and-development-spending-industrials/
European Commission. "Total global research and development (R&D) spending on industrials in 2024, by region (in billion euros)." Chart. December 22, 2025. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Accessed July 20, 2026. /statistics/1333728/global-research-and-development-spending-industrials/
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