Value of M&A transactions globally 2018, by sector
Value of merger and acquisition deals worldwide in 2018, by sector (in billion U.S. dollars)
This statistic presents the value of merger and acquisition deals worldwide in 2018, by sector. In that year, the value of M&A deals in the global machinery, equipment, furniture and recycling sector amounted to 625.77 billion U.S. dollars.
Value of merger and acquisition deals worldwide in 2018, by sector (in billion U.S. dollars)
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| Value in billion U.S. dollars | |
|---|---|
| Machinery, equipment, furniture, recycling | 625.77 |
| Chemicals, rubber, plastics | 476.55 |
| Primary sector | 278.57 |
| Banks | 273.64 |
| Gas, water, electricity | 263.77 |
| Insurance companies | 210.44 |
| Construction | 197.45 |
| Post and telecommunications | 195.76 |
| Wholesale & retail trade | 190.25 |
| Publishing, printing | 186.83 |
| Transport | 175.29 |
| Food, beverages, tobacco | 137.06 |
| Metals & metal products | 128.34 |
| Education, health | 79.81 |
| Hotels & restaurants | 76.4 |
| Wood, cork, paper | 43.12 |
| Textiles, wearing apparel, leather | 27.9 |
| Public administration and defence | 2.8 |
| Other services | 1,684.6 |
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