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The 100 largest publicly traded companies in Germany

Tamtam tracks 439 publicly traded companies headquartered in Germany. This list ranks the 100 largest by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by DHL, Siemens and Allianz. Their median headcount is 10,697. Half of them were founded in 1936 or later. The most common headquarters are Munich (12), Düsseldorf (8) and Frankfurt (7).

🇩🇪 Germany100 companiesUpdated Nov 2, 2026
#CompanyIndustryHeadquarters EmployeesFounded
1
DHLdhl.com

Global leader in logistics offering parcel delivery, e-commerce solutions, international express, and supply chain management across various industries worldwide

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage 🇩🇪 Bonn 590,000 n/a
2
Siemenssiemens.com

A technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare, creating innovative solutions to transform industries and markets globally

Automation Machinery Manufacturing 🇩🇪 Munich 273,649 1847
3
Allianzallianz.com

A global insurance and asset management group serving over 100 million customers in 70+ countries, committed to sustainability and employee well-being

Financial Services 🇩🇪 Munich 150,057 n/a
4
SAPsap.com

It provides enterprise applications and business AI solutions, integrating various organizational elements to address complex business challenges effectively.

Software Development 🇩🇪 Walldorf 144,887 1972
5
Lufthansalufthansa.com

Connecting passengers globally, shaping sustainable aviation, offering premium travel experiences, and enhancing customer comfort with advanced technology and services.

Airlines and Aviation 🇩🇪 Frankfurt 110,000 1953
6
Volkswagen Groupvolkswagen-group.com

Designs, manufactures, and sells cars globally, committed to sustainable mobility through electric, digital, and autonomous vehicle technologies for future generations.

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing 🇩🇪 Wolfsburg 100,138 1937
7
Bayerbayer.com

Global life science company, healthcare and nutrition products and services. Addressing human needs, global population challenges, sustainable development, pioneering new possibilities through science.

Chemical Manufacturing 🇩🇪 Leverkusen 95,388 n/a
8
METRO/MAKROcareers.metroag.de

Provides food and non-food wholesale assortments, serving hotels, restaurants, caterers, and independent traders with various shopping and delivery options, plus digital business solutions.

Wholesale 🇩🇪 Düsseldorf 93,000 1964
9
adidasadidas.com

This company pushes culture and human performance boundaries through sport, aiming to change lives. It is headquartered in Germany and employs over 59,200 people globally.

Sporting Goods Manufacturing 🇩🇪 Herzogenaurach 91,451 n/a
10
Deutsche Bankdb.com

Offers financial services to companies, governments, institutions, small businesses, and individuals globally. Focuses on corporate, private, and investment banking, plus asset management.

Financial Services 🇩🇪 Frankfurt 81,792 1870
11
Deutsche Telekomtelekom.com

A leading global communications and information technology company with a diverse team of 206,000 colleagues creating innovative solutions for digital transformation

Telecommunications 🇩🇪 Bonn 67,270 n/a
12
BASFbasf.com

A global company focused on creating chemistry for a sustainable future, combining economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility in various sectors worldwide

Chemical Manufacturing 🇩🇪 Ludwigshafen 67,116 1865
13
BMW Groupbmwgroup.com

A leading premium manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles, offering financial and mobility services globally with a focus on sustainability and efficiency

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing 🇩🇪 Munich 66,420 n/a
14
Continentalcontinental.com

Continental develops innovative technologies for sustainable and connected mobility for vehicles, machines, and transportation, generating billions in sales annually

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing 🇩🇪 Hanover 64,855 1871
15
TUItuigroup.com

Leading global travel and leisure experience company, making holiday dreams come true worldwide. Operates airlines, hotels, cruise liners, agencies, and digital platforms.

Hospitality 🇩🇪 Hanover 62,000 n/a
16
Siemens Energysiemens-energy.com

A global energy technology company offering products and solutions for a sustainable future, covering the energy value chain with conventional and renewable technology

Renewable Energy Power Generation 🇩🇪 56,539 2020
17
Siemens Healthineerssiemens-healthineers.com

Global pioneer providing medtech solutions across in vitro and in vivo diagnostics, image-guided therapy, and cancer care using data and artificial intelligence.

Hospitals and Health Care 🇩🇪 Forchheim 52,823 1896
18
Lufthansa Grouplufthansagroup.com

Leading aviation company operating passenger airlines including network and point-to-point carriers, logistics, maintenance, catering, training, and IT systems worldwide.

Airlines and Aviation 🇩🇪 Frankfurt 49,869 n/a
19
Schaefflerschaeffler.com

A global leader in motion technology, the company provides innovative solutions for electric mobility, CO₂-efficient drives, Industry 40, and renewable energies

Manufacturing 🇩🇪 Herzogenaurach 45,108 1946
20
Henkelhenkel.com

A global company with over 145 years of success in Adhesive Technologies and Consumer Brands, focused on innovation, responsibility, and sustainability

Manufacturing 🇩🇪 Düsseldorf 42,329 n/a
21
Delivery Herodeliveryhero.com

A leading global local delivery platform, focused on providing fast, easy, and exceptional experiences to customers across 70+ countries

Technology, Information and Internet 🇩🇪 Berlin 42,009 2011
22
Daimler AGdaimler.com

A global leader in automotive industry, focusing on innovative, green technologies for premium cars, vans, commercial vehicles, mobility services, and sustainable driving solutions

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing 🇩🇪 Stuttgart 34,630 1886
23
Evonikevonik.com

Global chemical company providing innovative, customized products and solutions to enhance industrial competitiveness and improve people's lives worldwide.

Chemical Manufacturing 🇩🇪 Essen 34,000 2007
24
Merck Groupemdgroup.com

Global science and technology innovations providing solutions in healthcare, life science, and electronics to enrich lives through sustainable research and diverse expertise.

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing 🇩🇪 Darmstadt 32,730 1668
25
thyssenkruppthyssenkrupp.com

An international industrial and technology company focused on developing innovative and sustainable solutions for the future across various sectors

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing 🇩🇪 Essen 32,389 n/a
26
E.ONeon.com

Leading energy group in Europe, operating energy networks, providing innovative customer solutions, and driving the energy transition with a commitment to sustainability and climate protection

Utilities 🇩🇪 Essen 30,521 2000
27
EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AGenbw.com

A leading energy supply company in Germany and Europe with a workforce of 20,000, providing electricity, gas, water, and energy-related products and services to 55 million customers

Utilities 🇩🇪 Karlsruhe 27,000 n/a
28
PUMA Groupabout.puma.com

Global company pushing boundaries in sport and culture through innovative design, iconic footwear and apparel, authentic partnerships, and a hustler's spirit

Retail 🇩🇪 Herzogenaurach 22,686 1948
29
AUMOVIOaumovio.com

Provides innovative hardware, software, modern mobility solutions, and a wide range of mobility services, making future mobility safe, exciting, connected, and autonomous.

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing 🇩🇪 Frankfurt 20,389 n/a
30
RWErwe.com

A global energy company leading the transition to green energy through significant investments in renewable projects, decarbonization, and net-zero goals

Utilities 🇩🇪 Essen 20,000 1898
31
GEA Groupgea.com

A leading technology supplier specializing in machinery, plants, process technology, and components for food processing and various industries, offering sustainable solutions and comprehensive services

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing 🇩🇪 Düsseldorf 19,000 1881
32
Bilfingerbilfinger.com

An international industrial services provider specializing in increasing efficiency and sustainability for process industry customers through a comprehensive range of services

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing 🇩🇪 Mannheim 18,940 n/a
33
FORVIA HELLAhella.com

International automotive supplier specializing in high-performance lighting technology, vehicle electronics, lifecycle solutions, spare parts, and workshop equipment for special vehicles and manufacturers.

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing 🇩🇪 Lippstadt 17,750 1899
34
Beiersdorfbeiersdorf.com

A global leader in skin care, offering popular brands like NIVEA and Eucerin, focusing on healthy skin and environmental and social impact

Personal Care Product Manufacturing 🇩🇪 Hamburg 17,713 1882
35
Porsche AGclickthe.bio

Designs and manufactures luxury sports cars with a focus on innovation, sustainability, and a passionate, pioneering entrepreneurial spirit.

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing 🇩🇪 Stuttgart 17,365 n/a
36
HUGO BOSShugoboss.com

Focus on empowering employees through core values to foster talent development and position as a top employer in fashion industry.

Retail Apparel and Fashion 🇩🇪 Metzingen 16,458 1924
37
Hapag-Lloyd AGhapag-lloyd.com

A global leader in liner shipping with a fleet of modern container ships, extensive global network, and terminal infrastructure services

Maritime Transportation 🇩🇪 Hamburg 15,742 1847
38
Bechtlebechtle.com

A leading IT provider in Europe, offering IT infrastructure solutions to over 70,000 customers in various sectors with 85 system houses across 14 countries

IT Services and IT Consulting 🇩🇪 Neckarsulm 15,000 1983
39
Wacker Chemie AGwacker.com

produces highly developed specialty products like silicones, polymers, pharmaceutical actives, and hyperpure silicon for various industrial, semiconductor, and solar applications.

Chemical Manufacturing 🇩🇪 Munich 15,000 1914
40
Munich Remunichre.com

Provides reinsurance, primary insurance, and risk solutions, offering financial protection for exceptional damage and extraordinary risks like cyber attacks and pandemics, driven by innovation and digital transformation.

Insurance 🇩🇪 Munich 14,985 n/a
41
Rheinmetallrheinmetall.com

An integrated technology group, providing innovative products and services in defense and civilian markets, focusing on security and sustainable development, with a goal of CO2 neutrality.

Defense and Space Manufacturing 🇩🇪 Düsseldorf 14,934 1889
42
Sartoriussartorius.com

A fast-growing global life science company focused on making medical progress easier and more efficient in the fight against diseases

Biotechnology Research 🇩🇪 Göttingen 14,000 1870
43
LANXESSlanxess.com

A leading specialty chemicals company with global operations, focusing on the development, manufacturing, and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives, and consumer protection products

Chemical Manufacturing 🇩🇪 Cologne 14,000 2004
44
GFT Technologiesgft.com

Design advanced data, AI transformation solutions, modernize tech architectures, and develop next-gen core systems for industry leaders globally.

IT Services and IT Consulting 🇩🇪 Stuttgart 13,400 1987
45
Commerzbank AGcommerzbank.de

Leading financial institution serving German Mittelstand, corporate groups, and private customers through comprehensive banking services, foreign trade financing, and digital retail solutions.

Banking 🇩🇪 Frankfurt 12,737 1870
46
Volkswagenvolkswagen-newsroom.com

Manufacturing and marketing high-quality, trend-setting vehicles with a focus on carbon neutrality, digital technology, and broad accessibility.

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing 🇩🇪 Wolfsburg 12,671 1937
47
Zalandozalando.com

A leading European online fashion platform offering a wide range of clothing, footwear, accessories, and beauty products with a focus on sustainability and diversity

Retail 🇩🇪 Berlin 12,498 2008
48
Brenntagbrenntag.com

Global leader in chemical and ingredient products offering tailored solutions, supply chain services, and a full-line portfolio to enhance partner success worldwide

Chemical Manufacturing 🇩🇪 Essen 12,148 n/a
49
Drägerdraeger.com

Designs and manufactures medical devices and safety equipment including anesthesia workstations, patient monitoring, respiratory protection, and gas detection systems worldwide.

Manufacturing 🇩🇪 Lübeck 11,209 1889
50
Jungheinrich AGjungheinrich.com

Development and provision of advanced material handling equipment and solutions, focusing on innovation, energy efficiency, and digital logistics transformation.

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing 🇩🇪 Hamburg 10,697 1953
51
Covestrocovestro.com

Manufactures high-quality polymer materials, components, and innovative processes, enhancing sustainability and quality of life across diverse industries worldwide.

Chemical Manufacturing 🇩🇪 Leverkusen 10,529 2015
52
SIXTsixt.com

Offers integrated premium mobility services: vehicle and commercial rental, car sharing, ride hailing, and car subscriptions. Bookable via app, globally present.

Travel Arrangements 🇩🇪 Pullach 9,665 1912
53
KSB Companyksb.com

A global provider of pumps, valves, and systems for liquid transportation, offering innovative technology, excellent service, and a comprehensive range of solutions worldwide

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing 🇩🇪 Frankenthal 9,245 1871
54
Daimler Truck AGdaimlertruck.com

This company offers a wide range of products under various brands like Mercedes-Benz, Setra, Freightliner, and more, specializing in transportation vehicles

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing 🇩🇪 Leinfelden-Echterdingen 9,231 n/a
55
EDAG Groupedag.com

Engineering service provider for mobility, defense, industry, and public solutions, developing complex products, systems, and production solutions with an interdisciplinary team.

Engineering Services 🇩🇪 Wiesbaden 8,500 1969
56
Nordex Groupnordex-online.com

A global leader in onshore wind turbine development, manufacturing, and servicing, offering high-yield, cost-efficient solutions for sustainable power generation worldwide

Renewable Energy Equipment Manufacturing 🇩🇪 Hamburg 8,463 1985
57
Knorr-Bremse AGknorr-bremse.com

Global market leader for braking systems, supplying innovative solutions for rail and commercial vehicles, enhancing safety and energy efficiency globally for over 120 years.

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing 🇩🇪 Munich 8,294 1905
58
Heidelberg Materialsheidelbergmaterials.com

Global manufacturer of cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete providing low-carbon and circular building materials while focusing on sustainability, digitalization, and technical excellence.

Wholesale Building Materials 🇩🇪 Heidelberg 8,245 n/a
59
Dürr Groupdurr-group.com

Provides automation, digitalization, and mechanical engineering solutions for efficient manufacturing across automotive, medical, chemical, and woodworking industries worldwide.

Machinery Manufacturing 🇩🇪 Bietigheim-Bissingen 7,618 1896
60
Bertrandt Groupbertrandt.com

International development service provider specializing in automotive, aerospace, and mechanical engineering Focus on digitalization, e-mobility, and autonomous systems Accelerating technological progress with 14,000 employees globally

Engineering Services 🇩🇪 Ehningen 7,532 1974
61
Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germanyemdgroup.com

A global science and technology company focused on innovating solutions in Life Science, Healthcare, and Electronics, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and inclusivity

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing 🇩🇪 Darmstadt 7,263 n/a
62
Symrise AGsymrise.com

A leading supplier of fragrance, flavor, and food ingredients, cosmetic active ingredients, and raw materials with a focus on natural, sustainable solutions

Food and Beverage Manufacturing 🇩🇪 Holzminden 7,181 n/a
63
Douglasdouglas.group

Leading European beauty retailer with omnichannel presence, offering fragrances, skincare, makeup, haircare, accessories, and beauty services across stores and online.

Retail 🇩🇪 Düsseldorf 6,866 1910
64
Allianz in Deutschlandallianz.com

A leading insurance provider in Germany, offering comprehensive solutions in property, life, and health insurance to over 20 million customers

Insurance 🇩🇪 Unterföhring 6,432 1890
65
adesso SEadesso.de

Innovative IT service provider optimizing core business processes with tailored solutions, combining technological expertise with deep industry understanding #GrowTogether #GreatPlacetoWork

IT Services and IT Consulting 🇩🇪 Dortmund 6,389 1997
66
SICK Sensor Intelligencesick.com

A global leader in sensor solutions for industrial applications, providing intelligence and applications to control processes, ensure safety, and protect the environment

Automation Machinery Manufacturing 🇩🇪 Waldkirch 6,182 1946
67
Rheinmetall Grouprheinmetall.com

An innovative company focused on pioneering technologies to provide innovative solutions for global challenges, with a collective and passionate approach

Defense and Space Manufacturing 🇩🇪 Düsseldorf 5,930 1889
68
BioNTech SEbiontech.com

Development of novel immunotherapies leveraging mRNA technology to combat cancer and infectious diseases, improving global health outcomes.

Biotechnology Research 🇩🇪 Mainz 5,198 2008
69
MTU Aero Enginesmtu.de

Leading engine manufacturer, designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and supports commercial and military aircraft engines and stationary gas turbines globally.

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing 🇩🇪 Munich 5,119 n/a
70
AUTO1 Groupauto1-group.com

Leading digital platform for buying, selling, and financing used cars, maximizing value for consumers and partner dealers across Europe.

Technology, Information and Internet 🇩🇪 Berlin 4,913 2012
71
Evotecevotec.com

A biotechnology company specializing in drug discovery and development through collaborative models, data-driven disease understanding, and a focus on patient impact

Biotechnology Research 🇩🇪 Hamburg 4,768 1993
72
Nemetschek Groupnemetschek.com

Provides software and AI solutions for digital transformation in architecture, engineering, construction, operation, and media industries globally.

Software Development 🇩🇪 Munich 4,583 1963
73
DMG MORIuk.dmgmori.com

Global manufacturer of high-precision machine tools, offering end-to-end automation and digitization solutions to increase productivity and resource efficiency in manufacturing

Machinery Manufacturing 🇩🇪 Munich 4,508 1870
74
Deutsche Börse Groupdeutsche-boerse.com

Provides access to global capital markets through securities and derivatives trading, clearing, settlement, custody, market data, and electronic trading systems.

Financial Services 🇩🇪 Eschborn 4,458 n/a
75
ProSiebenSat.1 Media SEkarriere.prosiebensat1.com

Leading German entertainment company with TV channels, streaming platform, digital commerce, dating services, and in-house content production.

Broadcast Media Production and Distribution 🇩🇪 Unterföhring 4,456 n/a
76
DWS Groupdws.com

Global asset manager providing comprehensive investment solutions and bespoke portfolios across active, passive, and alternative disciplines for individuals, institutions, and large corporations.

Financial Services 🇩🇪 Frankfurt 4,308 1956
77
Landis+Gyrlandisgyr.com

A global leader in smart metering, providing solutions to improve energy efficiency, reduce costs, and promote sustainable resource use for utilities and consumers worldwide

Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing 🇩🇪 Cham 4,267 1896
78
HARTMANN GROUPcorporate.hartmann.info

Innovative healthcare company dedicated to improving customer efficiencies and quality of life, driven by a passion for making a difference

Medical Equipment Manufacturing 🇩🇪 Heidenheim 4,213 1818
79
Villeroy & Boch Groupvilleroy-boch.com

Offers diverse career opportunities including apprenticeships, traineeships, and management roles with tailored training and supportive work environment.

Glass, Ceramics and Concrete Manufacturing 🇩🇪 Mettlach 4,044 1748
80
Ströer SE & Co. KGaAstroeer.de

Leading German media house, offering outdoor advertising, digital media, dialog marketing, e-commerce, and Data as a Service solutions, reaching millions of users.

Advertising Services 🇩🇪 Cologne 3,924 1990
81
HENSOLDThensoldt.net

Develops defence, security sensor solutions, integrating platform-independent networked sensors, advancing defence electronics, optronics, and software-defined defence capabilities.

Defense and Space Manufacturing 🇩🇪 Taufkirchen 3,819 2017
82
Gerresheimergerresheimer.com

Innovative provider of pharmaceutical containment solutions, drug delivery systems, and medical devices worldwide, ensuring safe drug delivery and administration to patients

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing 🇩🇪 Düsseldorf 3,768 1864
83
TRATON GROUPtraton.com

The company is dedicated to making the transportation industry more sustainable by driving electrification forward with its various brands

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing 🇩🇪 Munich 3,697 n/a
84
KION Groupkiongroup.com

Architects global, regional, and local supply chains, providing solutions for fast, efficient, smart, sustainable, and reliable material handling and automation worldwide.

Machinery Manufacturing 🇩🇪 Frankfurt/Main 3,498 2006
85
FUCHS Groupfuchs.com

Development, production, and distribution of lubricants and related specialties for diverse industries focusing on sustainability and efficiency.

Chemical Manufacturing 🇩🇪 Mannheim 3,289 1931
86
Fraport AGfraport.com

A leading international airport business with operations on four continents, focusing on passenger and cargo services, providing industry insights and networking opportunities

Airlines and Aviation 🇩🇪 Frankfurt 3,267 1936
87
ElringKlingerelringklinger.de

A global supplier in the automotive industry, providing innovative solutions for combustion engines, electric motors, lightweighting concepts, battery technology, fuel cells, and sealing systems

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing 🇩🇪 Dettingen/Erms 3,255 1879
88
Hannover Rehannover-re.com

Global reinsurer offering property, casualty, life, and health reinsurance with strong financial ratings and innovative risk solutions worldwide.

Insurance 🇩🇪 Hanover 3,082 1966
89
Fielmann Groupfielmann-group.com

Omnichannel optical retailer offering glasses, contact lenses, and hearing aids through 1,000 stores and digital sales channels.

Retail 🇩🇪 Hamburg 3,047 1972
90
IONOSionos.com

Leading digitalization partner serving millions of SMBs across Europe and North America, offering web presence, productivity solutions, e-commerce tools, online marketing, and cloud solutions

IT Services and IT Consulting 🇩🇪 Karlsruhe 2,812 1988
91
Wacker Neuson Groupwackerneusongroup.com

A global group of companies specializing in manufacturing construction equipment, compact machines, and offering a wide range of products and services worldwide

Machinery Manufacturing 🇩🇪 Munich 2,791 1848
92
HOCHTIEFhochtief.de

A global construction company creating living spaces such as tunnels, roads, bridges, and cultural centers with a focus on integrity, innovation, and sustainability

Construction 🇩🇪 Essen 2,779 1873
93
TeamViewerteamviewer.com

Connects people with technology, enabling, improving, automating digital processes. Optimizes digital workplaces for businesses, empowering desk-based employees and frontline workers.

Software Development 🇩🇪 Göppingen 2,769 n/a
94
CANCOMcancom.de

Leads companies into the digital future, offering IT solutions, data-based digital solutions, managed and cloud services to reduce IT complexity and develop new business models.

IT Services and IT Consulting 🇩🇪 Munich 2,627 1992
95
BIRKENSTOCKbirkenstock-group.com

Design and manufacture orthopedic footwear, sleep systems, and natural cosmetics focused on foot health, quality, and customer well-being worldwide.

Retail Apparel and Fashion 🇩🇪 Köln 2,511 1774
96
PALFINGER AGpalfinger.com

Leading manufacturer of innovative crane and lifting solutions with global production, sales, and service network enhancing operational efficiency.

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing 🇩🇪 Bergheim 2,424 1932
97
Salzgitter AGsalzgitter-ag.com

A leading steel technology group in Europe with diverse product portfolio, global market leadership in large-diameter pipes, and cutting-edge production sites

Fabricated Metal Products 🇩🇪 Salzgitter 2,364 n/a
98
METRO AGmetroag.de

International food wholesaler serving hotels, restaurants, caterers, and independent merchants Offers multichannel purchasing options, sustainability focus, and operates globally

Wholesale 🇩🇪 Düsseldorf 2,220 1964
99
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

Mining 🇩🇪 Kassel 2,157 n/a
100
TKMStkmsgroup.com

A leading naval company specializing in submarine and surface shipbuilding, maritime electronics, and security technology with innovative products and services

Defense and Space Manufacturing 🇩🇪 Kiel 2,119 n/a

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