10 Largest Dutch Companies
Each of the ten largest Dutch companies generated sales both in Netherlands and abroad. Many of their corporate and subsidiary brand names will be familiar to consumers throughout Europe and North America.
The names of several of the 10 largest Dutch companies will be familiar to consumers around the world due to the products they manufacture, beers they brew and supermarkets they own. Others on the list are not as easily recognizable (even for expats who have lived in Netherlands for years).
The following are the ten largest Dutch companies based on 2024 sales revenue using data from sources such as Forbes Global 2000 and Fortune 500. Financial services firms are not included, nor are companies that are legally incorporated in Netherlands but have no operations here or Dutch ownership (for example Stellantis, Airbus, X5 Retail and EXOR Group).
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#1 AHOLD DELHAIZE – €89.4 Billion [Headquarters: Zaandam, North Holland]
- Ahold Delhaize is a Dutch multi-national powerhouse. Here in the Netherlands, it operates the largest supermarket chain, Albert Heijn, the largest online marketplace (bol.com), the largest liquor store chain, Gall & Gall and the second largest drugstore chain, Etos. The company operates major food retailers in such countries as the United States (Giant Food, Stop & Shop, Food Lion), Belgium (Delhaize), Czech Republic (Albert), Romania (Mega Image) and Greece (Alfa Beta).
#2 INGKA GROUP – €41.8 Billion [Headquarters: Leiden, South Holland]
- Ingka Group is the largest IKEA franchisee holding company. It is broken into 3 divisions: IKEA Retail, Ingka Centers and Ingka Investments. The major revenue generator is the retail division, which is responsible for 400 stores in 31 countries, including 14 in the Netherlands. 72.7% of Ingka Group sales are generated in Europe, 18.1% in the Americas and 9.2% in Asia. 6,500 of Ingka’s 162,300 global workforce are located in Netherlands.
#3 HEINEKEN – €30.0 Billion [Headquarters: Amsterdam, North Holland]
- Heineken has been among the largest companies in the Netherlands and the world-at-large for many years. It now operates in 190 countries and owns over 500 brands. Aside from the iconic nameplate, its stable of brands include Amstel, Desperados, Sol, Tiger, Birra Moretti, Tecate, Red Stripe, Dos Equis and Strongbow. It is the market leader in non-alcoholic beer.
#4 ASML – €28.3 Billion [Headquarters: Veldhoven, North Brabant]
- ASML (Advanced Semi-Conductor Materials Lithography) is the largest Dutch high-tech company with global sales of €28.3 billion in 2024. The firm specializes in the hardware and software technology required to make semi-conductor chips. It was originally founded by ASMI (Advanced Semiconductor Materials International) and Philips in 1984 and divested a decade later. Today ASML is at the forefront of lithography technology and has facilities in Germany, United States, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan and China.
#5 RANDSTAD HOLDING – €24.1 Billion [Headquarters: Diemen, North Holland]
- Randstad Holding is a global leader in the human resources industry, including recruitment and temp services. It operates in the Netherlands and throughout Europe, North America, South America, Asia and Australia with 40,000+ employees. It operates undeer such brands as Randstad, Monster, Tempo Team, FujiStaff, BMC, Ausy, twago and Digby Morgan.
#6 PHILIPS – €18.0 Billion [Headquarters: Eindhoven, North Brabant]
- Philips was founded in 1891 as a light bulb manufacturer. Over the years it expanded its manufacturing into other electrical device categories including household appliances, electronics, health and beauty aids. In the early 2010’s, Philips divested its domestic appliances and personal hygiene divisions to focus solely on health technology and medical devices. It is one of the biggest employers in the south of the Netherlands.
#7 ACTION – €13.8 Billion [Headquarters: Zwaagdijk-Oost, North Holland]
- Action is a non-food discounter that was founded with one store in the Dutch village of Enkhuizen in 1993. This has grown to 3,000+ stores in 12 European countries and it now employs some 80,000 workers. It will enter two new markets in 2025 – Switzerland and Romania. Action is headquartered in North Holland and operates over 300 stores here in Netherlands.
#8 NXP – €12.2 Billion [Headquarters: Eindhoven, North Brabant]
- NXP Semiconductors is another spinoff of Philips which had been involved in the manufacturing of semiconductors since 1955. NXP became a separate company in 2006 and has since grown into a major player within the industry, generating over €12 billion in sales during 2024.
#9 AKZO NOBEL – €10.7 Billion [Headquarters: Amsterdam, North Holland]
- AkzoNobel is a Dutch multi-national paint company founded in 1792. It earned €10.7 billion in global sales 2024 with almost half (47%) coming from Europe, 16% from North Asia, 13% from North America, 12% from South Asia Pacific and 12% from Latin America. The company also owns the brands Alabastine, ceta bever, Coral, Dulux, Flexa, Hammerite and Sikkens.
#10 JDE PEET’S – €8.8 Billion [Headquarters: Amsterdam, North Holland]
- JDE Peet’s is Dutch multi-national in the coffee and tea industry. Aside from Egbert Douwes, a Dutch coffee brand with 200 years of history, the company owns such brands as Peet’s Coffee, Senseo’s, L’Or Espresso and Pickwick Tea. In 2024, JDE Peet’s generated €8.8 billion in sales and employed over 21,000 workers worldwide. The company is headquartered in Amsterdam.
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