HitHorizons Insights
Reports, articles, and market overviews based on data on 80M+ companies registered in Europe.
UK: TOP 10 Banks with Highest Assets
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Top 10 UK banks’ total assets were GBP 6.7T in 2021. HSBC Holding plc, which is the only bank on the top 10 list operating on both the UK and the European markets, accounts for almost one half of that. The total net profit of all banks in our ranking was just over GBP 34B, with HSBC’s share of more than 42%.
Germany: Top 10 Construction Companies with Highest Sales
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The TOP 10 construction companies in Germany generated more than EUR 42B in sales in 2020. The largest company, HOCHTIEF Aktiengesellschaft, was responsible for 51% of the total
Germany: TOP 20 Manufacturing Companies with Highest Sales
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According to our database (as of October 2022) out of 5.3M companies registered in Germany less than 5% operate in manufacturing. Companies on the Top 20 list work in sectors ranging from automotive and construction, through medical devices and materials, to production of chemicals and pharmaceuticals.
Germany: TOP 10 Transport Companies with Highest Sales
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According to our database (as of October 2022) out of 5.3M companies registered in Germany more than 27,000 operate in the goods transportation industry. In this overview, we take a look at the 10 largest of these companies.
European Analysis: E-Commerce is Back to Its Pre-Pandemic Course
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We looked at e-commerce businesses in the EU 27, the UK, Norway, and Switzerland.
Germany: TOP 10 E-Commerce Companies with Highest Sales
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Germany is the second largest e-commerce market in Europe. Otto Group is a clear leader with five subsidiaries in the Top 10 list.
Database of Companies in the UK: Top Industries and Biggest Players
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According to our latest records (as of May 2022), there are more than 7.37M companies registered in the United Kingdom. 41.4% of those operate in services and 14.26% in retail. 16.4% of all UK companies are based in London.
Database of Companies in France: Top Industries and Biggest Players
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According to our database (as of April 2022), more than 10.5M companies are registered in France. More than half of all companies operate in the services sector (36.26%) and finance, insurance, and real estate (28.4%). Paris is at the top of the list among cities with 7.5% of all companies registered there, followed by Marseille (1.5%), and Lyon (1%).
Database of Companies in Germany: Top Industries and Biggest Players
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According to our latest records (as of February 2022), there are more than 5.25M companies registered in Germany. Almost half of these companies operate in the service sector. More than half of all companies are registered in the states of North Rhine-Westphalia, Bavaria, and Baden-Württemberg, while Berlin leads the chart among cities.
Impact of electromobility on the European automotive industry
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Strict emission regulations set by the EU are the driving force behind the increase in the number of electric vehicles produced in Europe. Manufacturers of components for combustion engines face the highest pressure.
