The highest value of M&A deals globally took place in the consumer products industry in 2023. The steel sector also saw the highest percentage change in value whereas the insurance industry noted the largest decrease in transaction value between 2022 and 2023.
Which industries were the most active in M&A?
The highest volume of M&A deals took place in the software industry in both 2018 and 2019. The aerospace and defense sector saw the highest percentage change in volume whereas the chemicals industry noted the largest decrease in transaction volume between 2018 and 2019.
Which regions were the strongest M&A markets?
On a regional level, North America and Western Europe saw the highest number of deals made in 2023. In terms of overall value, North America reached a value of around 1.7 trillion U.S. dollars, whereas Western Europe crossed 1.1 trillion U.S. dollars.
Value of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deals worldwide from 2021 to 2023, by select industry
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Statista estimates. (June 5, 2024). Value of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deals worldwide from 2021 to 2023, by select industry (in billion U.S. dollars) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1103515/total-value-of-mergers-and-acquisitions-worldwide-by-industry/
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Statista estimates. "Value of Mergers and Acquisitions (M&a) Deals Worldwide from 2021 to 2023, by Select Industry (in Billion U.S. Dollars)." Statista, Statista Inc., 5 Jun 2024, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1103515/total-value-of-mergers-and-acquisitions-worldwide-by-industry/
Statista estimates, Value of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deals worldwide from 2021 to 2023, by select industry (in billion U.S. dollars) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1103515/total-value-of-mergers-and-acquisitions-worldwide-by-industry/ (last visited December 22, 2024)
Value of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deals worldwide from 2021 to 2023, by select industry (in billion U.S. dollars) [Graph], Statista estimates, June 5, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1103515/total-value-of-mergers-and-acquisitions-worldwide-by-industry/
