How many companies in the “Arts and crafts – retail” industry are there in Germany?
The B2B database of dieanalysten GmbH alone lists more than 1,200 companies in the “Arts and crafts – retail” industry in Germany (October 2026). The total number of companies in the “Arts and crafts – retail” industry in Germany is therefore at least 1,200. Most are located in Bavaria (282), North Rhine-Westphalia (243), Saxony (140).
Key figures
Companies by federal state
| State | Number | Share | per 100,000 inh. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bavaria | 282 | 23% | 2.1 |
| North Rhine-Westphalia | 243 | 20% | 1.3 |
| Saxony | 140 | 11% | 3.4 |
| Baden-Württemberg | 137 | 11% | 1.2 |
| Lower Saxony | 90 | 7% | 1.1 |
| Hesse | 76 | 6% | 1.2 |
| Rhineland-Palatinate | 59 | 5% | 1.4 |
| Berlin | 52 | 4% | 1.3 |
| Schleswig-Holstein | 38 | 3% | 1.3 |
| Thuringia | 26 | 2% | 1.2 |
| Brandenburg | 19 | 2% | 0.7 |
| Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania | 17 | 1% | 1.0 |
| Hamburg | 17 | 1% | 0.9 |
| Saarland | 12 | 1% | 1.2 |
| Bremen | 10 | 1% | 1.4 |
| Saxony-Anhalt | 8 | 1% | 0.4 |
| Germany | 1,234 | 100% | 1.5 |
Cities with the most companies in the “Arts and crafts – retail” industry
Digitalization
58% of companies in the “Arts and crafts – retail” industry have no website of their own.
Related industries
- Electronics and computers – retail45,657
- Food and beverage – retail82,057
- Farm shop and direct marketing28,407
- Cosmetics – retail41,977
- Fashion and textiles – retail41,222
- Sporting goods store38,710
- Computers and accessories – retail20,095
- Medical device – retail18,753
- Bakery27,405
- Clothing – retail29,222
- Butcher shop14,239
- Optics and medical technology – retail28,315
- Office equipment – retail26,722
- Fuels – retail11,219
- Grocery and delicatessen store20,306
- Office technology – retail20,129
Frequently asked questions
How many companies in the “Arts and crafts – retail” industry are there in Germany?
The B2B database of dieanalysten GmbH alone lists more than 1,200 companies in the “Arts and crafts – retail” industry in Germany (October 2026). The total number of companies in the “Arts and crafts – retail” industry in Germany is therefore at least 1,200. Most are located in Bavaria (282), North Rhine-Westphalia (243), Saxony (140).
Which German cities have the most companies in the “Arts and crafts – retail” industry?
Berlin (52), Munich (33), Düsseldorf (27), Cologne (23), Kurort Seiffen/Erzgeb. (19).
How many companies in the “Arts and crafts – retail” industry in Germany have a website?
42% have their own website, 35% an email address.
How current is this number?
It is recalculated daily from the current database. Last update: October 18, 2026. Businesses in liquidation or with a recognizable closure are not counted.
Cite this number
The B2B database of dieanalysten GmbH alone lists more than 1,200 companies in the “Arts and crafts – retail” industry in Germany (source: dieanalysten B2B database, October 2026, https://www.dieanalysten.com/en/statistics/arts-and-crafts-retail).
The statistics are licensed under CC BY 4.0: free to use, including commercially, with attribution “dieanalysten” and a link.
Method: businesses in the database of dieanalysten GmbH minus a 5% safety margin; businesses in liquidation or with a recognizable closure are excluded. See methodology. As of October 18, 2026.