International

ThyssenKrupp is a German corporation. We generate 32% of our consolidated sales on our home market, while customers outside Germany account for the remaining 68%. Outside of Germany, the countries of the EU (30%) and the NAFTA region (16%) are the key foreign regions for our business.

ThyssenKrupp companies hold leading positions with their products in numerous international markets. The degree of internationalization in our Group is rising constantly in many areas. Approx. 190,000 people work for our Group worldwide. Our more than 590 foreign subsidiaries and associated shareholdings have about 106,000 employees, which means that more than one in two ThyssenKrupp employees work outside Germany.

All details relate to to the 2008/2009 fiscal year, Annual Report, as of September 30, 2009.