While nearly every country in Europe has a stock exchange, only five are considered major, and have a market capital of over one trillion U.S dollars. European stock exchanges make up two of the top ten global major stock markets. Europe’s biggest stock exchanges are the Euronext which combines five markets, and the London Stock Exchange. Since the Covid-19 outbreak all of Europe’s largest exchanges all saw large drops in total market capital value between January and March 2020. Since March, all major stock exchanges in Europe have been in recovery. Coronavirus First reported from Wuhan, China, on 31 December 2019, the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has massively affected stock exchanges and the financial sector globally. Approximately 210 countries and territories worldwide have been affected by the COVID-19 virus. Euronext As Europe’s largest stock exchange, Euronext consists of the Amsterdam, Brussels, Dublin, Lisbon and Paris stock markets. As of the end of 2022, companies trading on the Euronext stock exchange had a combined market capitalization of approximately seven trillion euros.

Euro Area's main stock market index, the EU50, fell to 5385 points on July 11, 2025, losing 1.03% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 0.45% and is up 6.78% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Euro Area. Euro Area Stock Market Index (EU50) - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on July of 2025.

The Europe data center market size was valued at USD 47.23 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 97.30 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 12.80% during the forecast period.

Market capitalization of listed domestic companies (current US$) in European Union was reported at 8078748800000 USD in 2019, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. European Union - Market capitalization of listed companies - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

The average for 2022 based on 14 countries was 25.91 percent. The highest value was in Luxembourg: 62.34 percent and the lowest value was in the Czechia: 9.54 percent. The indicator is available from 1975 to 2022. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

The Market Report Covers Europe Consumer Packaging Companies and is Segmented by Material (Plastic, Paper, Glass, and Metal), End-User Industry (Food, Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Healthcare, Cosmetics, and Personal Care and Household Care), and Country (United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Poland, and Rest of Europe). The Market Sizes and Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD) for all the Above Segments.

The Europe Data Center Market report segments the industry into Data Center Size (Large, Massive, Medium, Mega, Small), Tier Type (Tier 1 and 2, Tier 3, Tier 4), Absorption (Non-Utilized, Utilized), and Country (France, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Rest of Europe). Get five years of historical data alongside five-year market forecasts.

Prices for Euro Area Stock Market Index (EU600) including live quotes, historical charts and news. Euro Area Stock Market Index (EU600) was last updated by Trading Economics this July 7 of 2025.

Skincare products and toiletries were the two dominating forces in the European cosmetics market as of 2023. While skincare's market share reached around ** percent in 2023, toiletries were close behind with a share of about ** percent. Hair care was another product category with a strong presence in the market at approximately ** percent.

Key information about European Union Market Capitalization

• European Union Market Capitalization accounted for 5,578.917 USD bn in Dec 2018, compared with a percentage of 7,967.384 USD bn in the previous year
• EU Market Capitalization is updated yearly, available from Dec 1975 to Dec 2018
• The data reached an all-time high of 10,132.128 USD bn in Dec 2007 and a record low of 134.357 USD bn in Dec 1977

In 2023, multiple unit trains were the most popular type of rolling stock in Europe, representing over a quarter of the European market. It dwarfed all other types of rolling stock. In particular, metro and coach demand in Europe was slow, both holding less than 10 percent of the market, which is worth almost 12 billion euros. This compares to North America, where the leading demand in metros and locomotives made up the majority of the market.

European market for flexible displays will grow from $1.1 billion in 2018 to $4.2 billion by 2023 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 30.9% for the period of 2018-2023.

Key information about European Union Market Capitalization: % of GDP

• European Union Market Capitalization accounted for 54.0 % of its Nominal GDP in Dec 2018, compared with a percentage of 76.5 % in the previous year
• EU Market Capitalization: % Nominal GDP is updated yearly, available from Dec 1975 to Dec 2018
• The data reached an all-time high of 80.1 % in Dec 2007 and a record low of 7.2 % in Dec 1982

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Market researchers investigate clients' target markets' behaviour, values and opinions, providing insights that allow them to tailor their products, services and marketing. Researchers rely on high European research and development expenditure to fuel demand for market research. Increased digitalisation has opened new doors for market research providers while intensifying competition. Artificial intelligence is increasingly important in analysing, identifying and generating research insights from social media posts using a flood of data. Meanwhile, digital surveys have allowed research companies to expand their outreach, save resources and costs and often attain more accurate and comprehensive insights for clients. Over the five years through 2024, industry revenue is expected to contract at a compound annual rate of 3.6% to €27.2 billion. The COVID-19 outbreak and ensuring low business sentiment took a toll on market research budgets. A sharp contraction in business sentiment squeezed corporate profit, discouraging companies from investing in research and development activities and negatively affecting professional research providers in 2022. A greater availability of data and alternative research methods means that researchers are competing more and more with in-house research departments. In 2024, industry revenue is expected to drop by 3.1% as consumers lower their private consumption expenditure, reducing consumer research activity. Over the five years through 2029, industry revenue is forecast to climb at a compound annual rate of 2.9% to reach €31.4 billion. Over the coming years, market research companies will face higher external competition from technology specialists leveraging insights internally, constraining revenue growth. Nonetheless, researchers will benefit from increasing online advertising activity. Those incorporating advanced data analytics systems and digital market research technology will remain competitive and benefit from greater digitalisation. Smart mobile surveys will also become an invaluable tool for consumer research companies.

The Europe Ready To Drink Beverages Market report segments the industry into By Product Type (Tea, Coffee, Energy Drinks, Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Dairy Based Beverages, Others), By Distribution Channel (Supermarkets/ Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, Online Retail Stores, Others), and By Country (United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Russia, Rest of Europe). Get five years of historical data and market forecasts.

European supermarkets’ revenue is forecast to grow at a compound annual rate of 4.5% over the five years through 2024 to reach €1.6 trillion. A handful of supermarkets dominate each country, with the only new entrants being well-established supermarkets looking to expand to new regions – independents struggle to grab market share from the well-entrenched stores. Soaring operating costs, driven by purchase price and wage, are eating into the profitability of supermarkets. For many supermarket executives, scaling e-commerce operations has taken a backseat as they seek to combat falling sales volumes and downtrading, with customers foregoing brands for value or own-brand products. Consumer preferences for organic produce and premium products have also been sidelined during the cost-of-living as customers tighten their purse strings. Price inflation is expected to push revenue up by 2.6% in 2024. Over the five years through 2029, supermarkets’ revenue is slated to climb at a compound annual rate of 0.9% to €1.6 trillion. As disposable incomes recover from the cost-of-living crisis, consumers will switch back to organic and premium produce will return and demand for convenient shopping experiences will intensify. Expanding e-commerce offerings will be central to many supermarkets’ strategies as they look to widen their sales channels. Investment will be required to fully automate warehouse procedures, such as with automated picking and depalletising, as will decarbonising fleets. Advances in analytics, Generative AI and automation will help minimise costs in what is already a tight operating model for many grocery retailers, giving some relief to profitability. Sustainability will move to the forefront of supermarkets’ decision-making process when they select new suppliers as green concerns continue to mount.

In 2023, Europe injection molding machines Market reached a value of USD 5.56 billion, and it is projected to surge to USD 7.07 billion by 2030.

The Europe Specialty Food Ingredients Market report segments the industry into By Ingredient Type (Functional Food Ingredient, Specialty Starch and Texturants, Sweeteners, Flavors, Acidulants, Preservatives, Emulsifiers, Colors, Enzymes, and more), By Application (Beverages, Sauces, Dressings, and Condiments, Bakery, Dairy, Confectionery, and more), and By Country (Spain, United Kingdom, France, Germany, and more).

This round of Euro-Barometer surveys had for its major focus issues involving drugs, alcohol, cancer, and the single European market. Respondents were asked to consider the influence of the environment, the anticipated effects of the Single Market of 1992, and the repercussions of an aging population on public health. Moreover, respondents were asked to identify and prioritize the most serious health problems facing the European Community, and also to evaluate the various efforts being made to combat these problems. Health topics addressed included drugs and drug addiction, cancer, smoking, alcoholism, AIDS, cardiovascular disease, education, diet, and vaccinations. Other major questions involved additional effects of the Single European Market of 1992, and whether certain issues of public policy should be decided by national governments or jointly within the European Community. Also, the survey gauged respondents' perceptions of the European Parliament and the Commission of the European Communities, along with categorizing opinions on the Soviet Union and President Gorbachev, the United States and President Bush, the role and relevance of NATO, U.S. military presence in Western Europe, and the possibility of economic cooperation with Poland and Hungary. Respondents were also asked to give examples of why they felt the United Nations was doing either a good or a poor job in solving the problems it had to face, to name various agencies and institutions that were part of the United Nations, and to identify the Secretary General of the United Nations. Respondents were queried regarding their source of information and education on the United Nations, and were asked to indicate their level of interest in receiving more information on pertinent United Nations issues. As in previous Euro-Barometers, questions on political party preference asked respondents which party they felt the closest to, how they voted in their country's last general election, how they would vote if a general election were held tomorrow, and, if not sure, which party they would be most inclined to vote for. Respondents were also asked to comment on the ideal number of children a family should have, factors influencing the number of children parents decide to have, the role of the family in society, and what government can do to improve life for families. Other items included life satisfaction, use of and attitudes toward dairy products, interest in politics, priority of national goals, political party membership, and union membership. Additional information was gathered on family income, number of people residing in the home, size of locality, region of residence, occupation of the head of household, and the respondent's age, sex, occupation, education, religion, religiosity, subjective social class standing, socio-professional status, and left-right political self-placement.