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Company data, decoded

Data-driven reads on company counts, industries, and markets, straight from our government-sourced dataset of 256M+ companies.

Jun 1, 2026

How many companies are there in India? (2026 data)

India has 3.1M+ companies on the national register. We break the number down by quality tier and what it means for buyers and suppliers.

May 28, 2026

The biggest industries in Brazil by company count (2026)

Brazil has 68M+ registered companies. Here’s how the largest sectors stack up, and where the active businesses really are.

May 25, 2026

India’s leather industry, state by state (2026 data)

There are 179,000+ leather companies in India. We map where they cluster, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu lead.

May 30, 2026

How many companies are there in the UK? (2026 data)

The UK has 5.69M+ companies on record. We break the number down by quality tier and by the sectors with the most active firms.

May 30, 2026

How many companies are there in the USA? (2026 data)

The US has 22.98M+ entities on record. Here is the breakdown by quality tier and the sectors with the most active companies.

May 29, 2026

How many companies are there in France? (2026 data)

France has 29.5M+ legal units on record. We break it down by quality tier and by the sectors with the most active firms.

May 29, 2026

How many companies are there in Australia? (2026 data)

Australia has 20.2M+ ABNs on record. Here is the breakdown by quality tier and the sectors with the most active businesses.

May 28, 2026

How many companies are there in Mexico? (2026 data)

Mexico has 6.09M+ establishments on record. We break the number down by quality tier and by the most active sectors.

May 27, 2026

How many pharmaceutical companies are in India? (2026)

India has 119,561 pharmaceutical companies. We map where they cluster, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu lead.

May 26, 2026

India’s chemical industry, by the numbers (2026)

There are 30,424 chemical companies in India. We map the leading states, Maharashtra and Gujarat dominate.

May 25, 2026

India’s textile industry: a 2026 company guide

India has 111,305 textile companies. Tamil Nadu, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh lead, here is the state-by-state map.

May 24, 2026

India’s logistics sector: a 2026 company overview

India has 68,373 logistics companies. Maharashtra leads, with Gujarat, Tamil Nadu and Delhi close behind.

May 23, 2026

How many construction companies are in India? (2026)

Construction is India’s largest tracked sector, with 474,434 companies. Here is what the number means for buyers.

May 22, 2026

How many food & beverage companies are in India? (2026)

India has 381,991 food & beverage companies, one of its three largest sectors. Here is the breakdown.

May 21, 2026

The biggest industries in India by company count (2026)

Construction, transport and food & beverage lead India’s 43M+ company universe. Here is the full sector ranking.

May 20, 2026

How to find suppliers in India: a procurement guide (2026)

A step-by-step guide to finding and vetting Indian suppliers using government-sourced company data across 43M+ firms.

May 19, 2026

How to verify a company before you buy from it (2026)

A practical checklist for vetting a supplier or counterparty using government-sourced company data before you commit.

Jun 3, 2026

The best OpenCorporates alternative for buyers (2026)

OpenCorporates is built for investigators and compliance teams. If you’re a buyer sourcing suppliers, here’s a better-fit alternative.

Jun 2, 2026

How many software & IT companies are in India? (2026)

India has 24,000+ software & IT companies on record. We break the number down by quality tier, established vs new entrant.

Jun 1, 2026

Logistics companies: India vs the USA by the numbers (2026)

India has 68,000+ logistics companies on record; the USA has 41,000+. Here’s how the two markets compare by tier.

May 29, 2026

India’s electronics industry by company count (2026)

India has 145,000+ electronics companies on record, one of its largest tracked sectors. We break it down by quality tier.

May 22, 2026

How to compare two companies before you choose a supplier (2026)

A practical guide to comparing two companies side by side using government-sourced data, tier, status, age and location.

Jun 4, 2026

We analysed 256 million companies across 24 markets, here’s what the data shows

OneFirmIntel indexes 256M+ government-sourced companies across 24 live markets. We graded all 216 million searchable records by quality tier, and 38% are no longer active.

Jun 3, 2026

The most common industries by company count (2026 data)

We counted companies across 16 sectors and 24 markets. Transport, construction and food lead, here’s the full ranking and what it means for sourcing.

Apr 7, 2026

How many companies are there in Brazil? (2026 data)

Brazil has 68M+ registered companies. We break the number down by quality tier and what it means for buyers and suppliers sourcing in Latin America.

Apr 14, 2026

How many companies are there in Canada? (2026 data)

Canada has 697K+ registered companies. We break down the tier split and explain what the numbers mean for buyers and suppliers sourcing in North America.

Apr 21, 2026

How many companies are there in Ireland? (2026 data)

Ireland has 815K+ registered companies. We break down the tier split and what it means for buyers and suppliers sourcing in this high-value European hub.

May 5, 2026

How many companies are there in Switzerland? (2026 data)

Switzerland has 690K+ registered companies. We break down the tier split and what it means for buyers and suppliers sourcing in one of Europe's most stable markets.

May 12, 2026

How many companies are there in Norway? (2026 data)

Norway has 1.16M+ registered companies. We break down the tier split and what it means for buyers and suppliers sourcing in this affluent Nordic market.

Apr 7, 2026

How Many Companies Are Registered in Finland? (2026 Data)

Finland hosts 459,541 registered companies across three quality tiers. Here's what the official register data reveals about the Finnish business landscape.

Apr 14, 2026

How Many Companies Are Registered in Estonia? (2026 Data)

Estonia's business register holds 372,304 companies, a remarkable figure for a nation of 1.4 million. This post unpacks the tier breakdown and what it means for B2B prospecting.

Apr 22, 2026

How Many Companies Are Registered in Israel? (2026 Data)

Israel's company register holds 725,332 entities, driven by a world-class tech ecosystem. Here's what the quality-tier data reveals for market entry and due diligence.

May 5, 2026

Textile Companies in Brazil: Market Overview & Register Data (2026)

Brazil hosts one of the world's largest textiles industries. This guide uses official register data, 68 million total companies, to frame the sector's scale and sourcing opportunity.

May 15, 2026

Logistics Companies in France: Market Data & Directory Guide (2026)

France has 29.5 million registered companies and a world-class logistics infrastructure. This guide explains how to find verified logistics firms using quality-graded register data.

Apr 5, 2026

Chemicals Industry in the United States: A Buyer's Guide to Supplier Quality

How procurement teams can navigate 22 million US registered entities to find credible chemicals suppliers, using tier grading to cut through noise.

Apr 14, 2026

Pharmaceutical Companies in France: Sourcing and Due Diligence from Official Data

France hosts one of Europe's most active pharmaceutical registers. Here is how procurement and business-development teams can use tier-graded registry data to identify credible partners.

Apr 28, 2026

Construction Companies in Australia: Using Registry Data for Smarter Procurement

Australia's construction sector is vast and fragmented. Official ASIC registry data, quality-graded by OneFirmIntel, gives procurement teams a reliable starting point for contractor evaluation.

May 7, 2026

Food and Beverage Companies in the USA: A Procurement Guide to Registry-Based Sourcing

The US food and beverage sector is vast and highly fragmented. Learn how official registry data and quality tier grading help procurement teams build resilient, auditable supplier lists.

May 20, 2026

Automotive Industry in India: Registry-Based Supplier Intelligence for Global Buyers

India's automotive supply base is expanding rapidly. Official MCA21 registry data, quality-graded by OneFirmIntel, helps global buyers identify credible tier-2 and tier-3 suppliers from 43 million registered entities.

Apr 5, 2026

Machinery Companies in India: What the Register Really Shows

India’s machinery sector spans tens of millions of registered entities. Here’s how to read the official register data and find suppliers worth talking to.

Apr 14, 2026

India’s Plastics Industry: Register Data, Tier Quality, and What It Means for Buyers

India has one of the world’s largest plastics manufacturing bases. Official register data reveals the tier split between established operators and thinner entities.

Apr 28, 2026

Agriculture Companies in Brazil: Navigating the World’s Largest Agri-Register

Brazil’s company register is the largest in the OneFirmIntel network at 68 million entities. Here’s how the agri-sector fits into that data and how buyers can use it.

May 8, 2026

How to Build a Supplier Shortlist Using Company Register Data

A step-by-step guide to turning raw company register data into a qualified supplier shortlist, from initial search through tier filtering, data reveal, and export.

May 20, 2026

How to Run Counterparty Due Diligence Using Register Data

Before you sign a contract or settle a transaction, verify your counterparty against official register data. Here’s a step-by-step guide to register-based due diligence.

Jun 8, 2026

Automotive Companies in Brazil: What the Register Actually Shows

Brazil is the world's eighth-largest vehicle market, anchored by the ABC region of Sao Paulo. Here is how to read the official register and find automotive suppliers worth your time.

Jun 8, 2026

Chemical companies in Brazil: market size, trade gap and how to source verified suppliers (2026)

Brazil runs one of the world's largest chemical sectors and one of its biggest chemical trade deficits. We map the live company counts by quality tier, the import and export context, the main clusters, and how buyers source and verify Brazilian chemical suppliers.

Jun 8, 2026

Leather Companies in Brazil: A Buyer's Guide to a Global Tanning Power

Brazil is a top-three global leather exporter. See the live tier split of 43,660 active leather companies and how buyers source and verify them.

Jun 8, 2026

Pharmaceutical Companies in Brazil: What the Register Shows About Manufacturers

Brazil is Latin America's largest pharma market, yet the count of dedicated drug manufacturers on the company register is far smaller than the headline health sector. Here is how to read it.

Jun 10, 2026

Electronics Companies in Brazil: Register Data, Manaus and the Import Story (2026)

Brazil runs one of the Southern Hemisphere's largest electronics sectors and one of its deepest trade deficits. See the live tier split and how buyers source verified suppliers.

Jun 10, 2026

Machinery Companies in Brazil: Capital Goods, Imports and How to Source Suppliers (2026)

Brazil's machinery sector turns over nearly R$300 billion a year yet imports a record volume of capital goods. See the live tier split and how buyers verify suppliers.

Jun 10, 2026

Food and Beverage Companies in Brazil: Sourcing a Global Agri-Food Power (2026)

Brazil is the world's largest agri-food exporter for several products. See the live tier split of 396,516 active food companies and how buyers source and verify them.

Jun 10, 2026

Trading Companies in Brazil: Wholesale, Import-Export and How to Find Verified Partners (2026)

Brazil ran a US$74.5 billion trade surplus in 2024 and wholesale trade out-earns retail. See the live tier split of 569,051 active trading companies and how to source them.

Jun 10, 2026

Construction Companies in Brazil: Register Data, Novo PAC and How to Source Builders (2026)

Brazil's construction sector grew 4.3% in 2024 and employs nearly 3 million people. See the live tier split of 318,519 active construction companies and how to verify them.

Jun 10, 2026

Logistics Companies in Brazil: Ports, Warehousing and How to Source Providers (2026)

Logistics costs eat 15.5% of Brazil's GDP and the Port of Santos set a record in 2024. See the live tier split of 1.7 million active logistics companies and how to source them.

Jun 10, 2026

Transport Companies in Brazil: Trucking, Carriers and How to Source the Right Fleet (2026)

Brazil moves most of its cargo by road through hundreds of thousands of carriers and truckers. See the live tier split of 1.7 million active transport companies and how to source them.

Jun 10, 2026

Plastics Companies in Brazil: Register Data, Resins and the Import Squeeze (2026)

Brazil's plastics industry turns over R$164 billion and employs 400,000 people, but faces an import squeeze. See the live tier split of 31,143 active plastics companies.

Jun 10, 2026

Software Companies in Brazil: 2026 Sector Data and Sourcing Guide

Brazil runs Latin America's largest software market. Here is the live company count, the trade and investment context, and how to source verified firms.

Jun 10, 2026

Agriculture Companies in India: 2026 Sector Data and Sourcing Guide

Agriculture employs nearly half of India's workforce. Here is the live company count, export and trade-deal context, and how to source verified firms.

Jun 10, 2026

Trading Companies in India: 2026 Sector Data and Sourcing Guide

India's merchandise and services trade tops US$1.6 trillion. Here is the live company count, the FTA context, and how to source verified trading firms.

Jun 10, 2026

Transport Companies in India: 2026 Sector Data and Sourcing Guide

India cut its logistics costs below 8 percent of GDP. Here is the live company count, the infrastructure context, and how to source verified transport firms.

Jun 10, 2026

Packaging Companies in India: 2026 Sector Data and Sourcing Guide

India is the world's third-largest packaging market. Here is the live company count, the trade and regulatory context, and how to source verified firms.

Jun 10, 2026

Textiles Companies in France: 2026 Sector Data and Sourcing Guide

France's textile industry exports most of its output. Here is the live company count, the trade and regulatory context, and how to source verified firms.

Jun 10, 2026

Leather Companies in France: 2026 Sector Data and Sourcing Guide

France is the world's fourth-largest leather exporter. Here is the live company count, the luxury and trade context, and how to source verified firms.

Jun 10, 2026

Chemicals Companies in France: 2026 Sector Data and Sourcing Guide

France is Europe's second-largest chemical producer. Here is the live company count, the trade and energy context, and how to source verified firms.