Regional Snapshots For Antitrust Enforcement Fines In 2025

A&O Shearman

A visual breakdown of the geographical trends in antitrust enforcement fines around the world.

This section presents a series of visual snapshots illustrating how antitrust enforcement fines were distributed across Europe, APAC, and the Americas in 2025. The analysis highlights notable regional differences in enforcement priorities and identifies the types of conduct most commonly penalised by competition authorities in each jurisdiction.

Europe

At the country level, antitrust enforcement fines in Europe were USD2.5 billion, an increase from 2024.

Antitrust enforcement fines Europe

The chart below breaks down European antitrust fines by conduct type for the last three years, showing a comparison between cartel, non‑cartel and abuse of dominance fines imposed.

Total fines by conduct type: Europe

This series of charts examines the behaviors driving enforcement in Europe, highlighting which types of conduct accounted for the largest share of penalties in 2025.

Americas

Antitrust enforcement fines in the Americas were USD66.7 million, a decrease from 2024.

Antitrust enforcement fines: Americas

The chart below breaks down the Americas antitrust fines by conduct type for the last three years, showing a comparison between cartel, non‑cartel and abuse of dominance enforcement.

Total fines by conduct type: Americas

This series of charts examines the behaviors driving enforcement in the Americas, highlighting which types of conduct accounted for the largest share of penalties in 2025.

APAC

Antitrust enforcement fines in APAC were USD344.2m, an increase from 2024.

Antitrust enforcement fines: APAC

The chart below breaks down APAC antitrust fines by conduct type for the last three years, showing a comparison between cartel, non‑cartel and abuse of dominance enforcement

Total fines by conduct type: APAC

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DISCLAIMER: Because of the generality of this update, the information provided herein may not be applicable in all situations and should not be acted upon without specific legal advice based on particular situations. Attorney Advertising.

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