This selection of German agriculture companies includes major players in chemical manufacturing, machinery, and farming. Notable firms include Bayer, a global life science company focused on healthcare and nutrition, and BASF, which creates chemistry for a sustainable future. CLAAS is a leading manufacturer of agricultural equipment, while KWS Group specializes in plant breeding.
The companies listed show a strong presence in both traditional agricultural sectors and advanced manufacturing for the industry. Many of these firms are well-established, with several founded in the 19th or early 20th century, indicating a long history of agricultural innovation and development in Germany.
| # | Company | Employees | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 95,388 | ||||
| 2 | 67,116 | ||||
| 3 | 5,459 | ||||
| 4 | 4,381 | ||||
| 5 |
K+S Groupkpluss.com
A customer-focused supplier of mineral products for agriculture, industry, consumers, and communities, with a commitment to sustainability and global distribution network |
2,157 | |||
| 6 | 2,019 | ||||
| 7 |
Neumann Kaffee Gruppe (NKG)nkg.net
Global green coffee trading and services including farming, exporting, importing, logistics, quality control, consulting, education, and sustainable coffee solutions. |
1,647 | |||
| 8 |
Les Grands Chais de Francegroupegcf.com
Family-owned company founded in 1979, specializing in wine and alcohol trading Based in Alsace, France, with production facilities in Petersbach |
1,294 | |||
| 9 |
JOST Worldjost-world.com
Production and supply of safety-critical systems and components for commercial vehicles, including transport, agriculture, construction, and mining industries worldwide. |
946 | |||
| 10 |
HORSCHhorsch.com
Development and manufacturing of innovative agricultural machinery focused on tillage, seeding, crop care, and hybrid farming solutions worldwide. |
934 | |||
| 11 | 817 | ||||
| 12 |
BayWa Global Producebaywa-gp.com
Management of global fresh produce portfolio including plant genetics, premium fruits, sustainable growing, consumer markets, and supply chain innovation. |
784 | |||
| 13 |
AMAZONEN-WERKE H. DREYER SE & Co. KGamazone.net
Design and manufacture innovative, efficient, and sustainable agricultural machinery to support global farming and resource management challenges. |
681 | |||
| 14 |
Big Dutchman AGbigdutchman.com
Global leader in supplying equipment for modern pig and poultry production, offering a range of feeding systems, climate control, and turn-key farm solutions worldwide |
619 | |||
| 15 | 610 | ||||
| 16 |
Dehner-Gruppedehner.de
A modern family-owned company offering a wide range of plant, garden, and pet products through garden centers and online |
592 | |||
| 17 |
AGRAVIS Raiffeisen AGagravis.de
Supports agriculture and rural communities with products, expertise, and services in plants, animals, technology, construction, markets, and energy sectors. |
520 | |||
| 18 |
LEMKENlemken.com
A visionary, sustainable company delivering agricultural solutions globally for over 240 years Specializing in tillage implements, seed drills, and data management |
464 | |||
| 19 |
GEA Farminggea.com
An international technology company specializing in milking and cooling technology, herd management software, udder care products, and customizable manure management equipment for dairy farms |
408 | |||
| 20 |
EW Nutritionew-nutrition.com
Provides tailored animal nutrition products, services, and consultancy focused on gut health, feed quality, and animal welfare globally. |
406 | |||
| 21 |
K+S KALI GmbHkali-gmbh.com
A leading supplier of potash, magnesium, and sulphur products extracted from six mines in Germany for fertilizers and various industrial applications |
405 | |||
| 22 |
Walterscheidwalterscheid-group.com
The company specializes in providing mission critical powertrain systems and services for demanding off-highway and industrial applications worldwide |
382 | |||
| 23 |
Pfeifer & Langen GmbH & Co. KGpfeifer-langen.com
A leading European sugar company with over 2,500 employees, focusing on innovation, tradition, and quality since 1870 Emphasizing diversity, growth, and career fulfillment |
377 | |||
| 24 |
Raiffeisen Waren-Zentrale Rhein-Main AG (RWZ)rwz.de
A leading agricultural trading company in Germany, operating across multiple regions, serving farmers, winemakers, gardeners, and private customers with a focus on responsible agriculture |
375 | |||
| 25 |
Behn Meyer Groupbehnmeyer.com
A global specialty supplier with a history dating back to 1840, offering products in agriculture, ingredients, performance chemicals, and polymers |
375 | |||
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| 26 |
KRONE Agriculturekrone-agriculture.com
manufacture and sell advanced forage harvesting machines including mowers, balers, forage wagons, and self-propelled harvesters worldwide |
374 | |||
| 27 |
Selecta oneselecta-one.com
Global leader in breeding, growing, and marketing innovative ornamental and functional plants across continents, serving markets worldwide with diverse plant varieties |
366 | |||
| 28 |
Hochwald Foods GmbHhochwald.de
Cooperative group focused on exporting high-quality food products, offering secure jobs, training, and professional development opportunities. |
359 | |||
| 29 |
Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research (ZALF)zalf.de
Research institute focused on sustainable agriculture by developing crop systems integrated in landscapes, utilizing data, experimental methods, technologies, and models |
350 | |||
| 30 |
Arla Foods Deutschlandarlafoods.de
European dairy cooperative owned by farmers, producing organic dairy products, promoting healthy living, and engaging in sustainable business practices. |
311 | |||
| 31 |
Biochem - Feed Safety for Food Safety®biochem.net
The company specializes in providing high-quality animal feed solutions including additives, premixes, and supplements to improve animals' well-being and performance globally |
286 | |||
| 32 |
Vogelsang GmbH & Co. KGvogelsang.info
Develops, produces, distributes highly-engineered, maintainable equipment, systems for agriculture, biogas, industry, transportation, wastewater, with pumps, cutters, spreading, and control technology. |
283 | |||
| 33 |
WESTFLEISCHwestfleisch.de
Second-largest meat marketer in Germany, fifth-largest in Europe, producing high-quality, healthy food, and committed to meeting the highest standards in meat production. |
263 | |||
| 34 |
ZG Raiffeisen eGzg-raiffeisen.de
Cooperative operating workshops, markets, construction centers, agricultural branches, animal feed production, fuel stations, and fuel trading in Germany, France, Romania. |
235 | |||
| 35 |
MIAVIT GmbHmiavit.com
Family-owned company producing premixes, liquids, and additives for feed, food, and pet food industries with veterinary support. |
229 | |||
| 36 |
Emsland Groupemsland-group.de
Manufactures innovative plant-based products for diverse food and technical applications, serving over 120 countries with customized solutions. |
216 | |||
| 37 | 216 | ||||
| 38 |
COMPO EXPERT GmbHcompo-expert.com
Production of high-quality specialty fertilizers and biostimulants for fruits, vegetables, field crops, turf, and ornamental plants worldwide. |
212 | |||
| 39 | 212 | ||||
| 40 |
Kramer-Werke GmbHkramer-online.com
With over 90 years of experience, we specialize in manufacturing innovative loaders for construction, agriculture, landscaping, municipalities, and recycling industries |
209 | |||
| 41 |
Leibniz Institute for Agricultural Engineering and Bioeconomy (ATB)atb-potsdam.de
Transforming various systems into a bio-based circular economy through research, integration of technologies, and dialogue with society to achieve sustainability and One Health |
194 | |||
| 42 |
ERBACHER the food familyfood.family
Pioneering sustainable nutrition for farm animals, pets, and high-quality food, with a focus on innovation, cooperation, and environmental responsibility globally |
183 | |||
| 43 |
Bioland e.V.bioland.de
The company is the largest association for organic farming in Germany and South Tyrol, with over 9,000 farms following Bioland guidelines |
182 | |||
| 44 |
GLOBALG.A.P.globalgap.org
Development and promotion of standards ensuring safe, socially and environmentally responsible farming practices across various agricultural sectors worldwide. |
182 | |||
| 45 |
LIMBUA Deutschland GmbH / LIMBUA Group Limitedlimbua-group.com
A pioneer in organic macadamia production, linking small-scale farmers in Africa with global customers through innovative technology and decentralized production facilities |
165 | |||
| 46 |
INFARMinfarm.com
revolutionizes food supply chain, enabling cities to grow food sustainably. Utilizes modular vertical farms for herbs, leafy greens, and microgreens, saving water and land. |
153 | |||
| 47 |
unique land use GmbHunique-landuse.de
Consulting firm specializing in sustainable forestry, agriculture, rural development, and natural resource management with global project implementation and advisory services. |
101 | |||
| 48 |
Amatheon Agri Holding N.V.amatheon-agri.com
Agricultural company in Africa focusing on farming, trading, and food processing with a triple-bottom-line approach to uplift communities Launching ZUVA Foods in 2020 |
93 | |||
| 49 |
SAATEN-UNIONsaaten-union.de
Provides energy-efficient, healthy seed varieties across over 40 crop types, serving all European cultivation regions with extensive breeding expertise. |
91 | |||
| 50 |
ROPA Fahrzeug- und Maschinenbau GmbHropa-maschinenbau.de
A leading manufacturer in Bavaria specializing in machinery for sugar beet and potato harvesting, with over 500 employees and international subsidiaries for customer support and distribution Additionally, they have invested in expanding their production facilities and have an innovative pilot biogas plant for sustainable energy production |
87 | |||
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