Top 100 companies in Saxony-Anhalt | 12-11-2025
On December 4, 2025, Norddeutsche Landesbank (NORD/LB) published its latest report on the 100 largest companies in Saxony-Anhalt for the 2024 financial year. The report not only analyzes the rankings by number of employees and turnover, but also provides a comprehensive overview of the industry structure, regional focal points, and economic development in the state.
The analysis focuses on the manufacturing sector, which, with 45 companies and around one-third of all employees, continues to play a leading role among Saxony-Anhalt's largest employers. This is followed by the service sector and the transport & logistics sectors. The study also highlights that the largest companies are mainly located in the urban centers of Magdeburg and Halle, while the districts of Harz and Börde are also important industrial locations. Despite a slight decline in the total number of employees among the top 100 companies, there is a positive trend among new entrants and in the development of individual industries, particularly in manufacturing and the chemical industry. For the current year, many companies expect a moderate increase in employment and sales.
AWH significantly improves its ranking
Armaturenwerk Hötensleben GmbH has once again significantly improved its position in the prestigious NORD/LB ranking. In the current list of Saxony-Anhalt's 100 largest companies by number of employees, AWH ranks 61st – an improvement on last year (69th place). Even more encouraging is the jump in the sales ranking: here, the company made it into the top 50, coming in at 49th place for the 2024 financial year.
This development underscores the sustainable growth strategy, innovative strength, and high acceptance of AWH products in the international market for stainless steel components. AWH thus remains a reliable partner for plant manufacturers and the process industry in the food, chemical, and pharmaceutical sectors – Made in Germany, in demand worldwide.
The full report by NORD/LB offers further insights into the economic situation in Saxony-Anhalt and is available on the bank's website.