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Richest Billionaires in Manufacturing Industry (October 20, 2023)

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As of October 20, 2023, Reinhold Wuerth has a net worth of US$24.8 billion, making him the wealthiest person in the manufacturing industry. Michael Hartono‌ follows in second place with $23.3 billion, while He Xiangjian ranks third with $21.2 billion, and James Ratcliffe comes in fourth with $18.2 billion.

The fifth and sixth spots on the list are occupied by Takemitsu Takizaki, whose net worth is $17.2 billion, and Goh Cheng Liang, whose net worth is $10.8 billion. Aliko Dangote is placed 7th with a net worth of $10.6 billion. Viktor Rashnikov ($10.5 billion) occupied the 8th position among the wealthiest people in the manufacturing industry, followed by Li Shuirong (No. 9) with $10.4 billion and Anthony Pratt (No. 10, $10.0 billion).

Richest Billionaires in Manufacturing Industry, 2023

  1. Reinhold Wuerth & family: $24.8 billion
  2. Michael Hartono‌: $23.3 billion
  3. He Xiangjian & family: $21.2 billion
  4. James Ratcliffe: $18.2 billion
  5. Takemitsu Takizaki: $17.2 billion
  6. Goh Cheng Liang: $10.8 billion
  7. Aliko Dangote: $10.6 billion
  8. Viktor Rashnikov: $10.5 billion
  9. Li Shuirong: $10.4 billion
  10. Anthony Pratt: $10.0 billion
  11. Viatcheslav Kantor: $9.8 billion
  12. Friedhelm Loh: $9.6 billion
  13. James Dyson: $9.3 billion
  14. Andrei Guriev & family: $8.3 billion
  15. Wang Liping & family: $7.4 billion
  16. Benu Gopal Bangur: $7.2 billion
  17. Steven Rales: $7.1 billion
  18. Liang Wengen: $7.1 billion
  19. Chen Jianhua: $7.0 billion
  20. Lin Shu-hong: $6.6 billion

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