The global mergers and acquisitions market showed a 10% increase in the first nine months of 2025 compared to the same period last year. The total value of M&A deals from January to September reached $1.938 trillion, while in 2024 this figure was $1.763 trillion. This trend marks the second consecutive wave of growth and reached its highest level since 2022, when the market exceeded $2.17 trillion.
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Factors Influencing M&A Market Dynamics
Analysts note that despite economic instability related to U.S. tariff policies and ongoing geopolitical tensions worldwide, companies continue to actively use mergers and acquisitions as a strategic development tool. However, even the current growth has not allowed the market to return to the record levels of 2021, when the deal volume reached $3.3 trillion — more than 40% above current figures.
Regional Trends: North America and Europe
The strongest growth was recorded in North America, where the volume of M&A deals increased by over 25%, reaching $1.2 trillion. In contrast, the mergers and acquisitions market in Europe shrank by 5% to $375 billion.
Analysts at Boston Consulting Group note that despite uncertainty regarding U.S. tariff policies and geopolitical conflicts, many companies continue to make deals, viewing M&A as a strategic development tool.