Top 20 industries in the world in 2024

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1. Semiconductors 

Market Cap: $6518.17 billion  

The semiconductor industry tops the list for being the top industry in the world in 2024. The global semiconductor industry generated $264 billion in sales in 2023. This represents a significant portion of global economic activity, with semiconductor sales accounting for over 0.50% of global GDP in recent years. Semiconductors are also a major export for several countries. In 2023, the United States alone exported $52.7 billion worth of semiconductors.

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