How many companies in the “Car parts and accessories – sales and workshop” industry are there in Germany?
The B2B database of dieanalysten GmbH alone lists more than 12,500 companies in the “Car parts and accessories – sales and workshop” industry in Germany (October 2026). The total number of companies in the “Car parts and accessories – sales and workshop” industry in Germany is therefore at least 12,500. Most are located in North Rhine-Westphalia (2,695), Bavaria (2,036), Baden-Württemberg (1,736).
Key figures
Companies by federal state
| State | Number | Share | per 100,000 inh. |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Rhine-Westphalia | 2,695 | 21% | 14.9 |
| Bavaria | 2,036 | 16% | 15.2 |
| Baden-Württemberg | 1,736 | 13% | 15.4 |
| Lower Saxony | 1,138 | 9% | 14.0 |
| Hesse | 1,053 | 8% | 16.5 |
| Rhineland-Palatinate | 750 | 6% | 18.0 |
| Saxony | 713 | 6% | 17.4 |
| Schleswig-Holstein | 464 | 4% | 15.7 |
| Brandenburg | 457 | 4% | 17.8 |
| Thuringia | 455 | 4% | 21.4 |
| Saxony-Anhalt | 343 | 3% | 15.7 |
| Berlin | 321 | 2% | 8.3 |
| Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania | 247 | 2% | 15.2 |
| Saarland | 204 | 2% | 20.6 |
| Hamburg | 199 | 2% | 10.4 |
| Bremen | 54 | 0% | 7.7 |
| Germany | 12,880 | 100% | 15.2 |
Cities with the most companies in the “Car parts and accessories – sales and workshop” industry
Digitalization
48% of companies in the “Car parts and accessories – sales and workshop” industry have no website of their own.
Related industries
- Vehicle dealership and repair shop65,275
- Used car dealership25,750
- Auto repair shop73,079
- Franchised car dealership with repair shop21,667
- Independent auto repair shop27,284
- Subaru car dealership16,007
- Vehicle appraiser6,273
- Gas station11,127
- Vehicles and auto parts – wholesale5,375
- Auto electrical workshop8,768
- Two-wheeler dealer with workshop8,492
- Independent auto repair shop with car sales7,923
- Tire service and tire dealer6,445
- Car wash and vehicle care5,837
- Car parts and accessories – wholesale2,928
- Vehicle and industrial paint shop2,870
Frequently asked questions
How many companies in the “Car parts and accessories – sales and workshop” industry are there in Germany?
The B2B database of dieanalysten GmbH alone lists more than 12,500 companies in the “Car parts and accessories – sales and workshop” industry in Germany (October 2026). The total number of companies in the “Car parts and accessories – sales and workshop” industry in Germany is therefore at least 12,500. Most are located in North Rhine-Westphalia (2,695), Bavaria (2,036), Baden-Württemberg (1,736).
Which German cities have the most companies in the “Car parts and accessories – sales and workshop” industry?
Berlin (315), Hamburg (207), Cologne (137), Munich (121), Hanover (76).
How many companies in the “Car parts and accessories – sales and workshop” industry in Germany have a website?
52% have their own website, 47% 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 12,500 companies in the “Car parts and accessories – sales and workshop” industry in Germany (source: dieanalysten B2B database, October 2026, https://www.dieanalysten.com/en/statistics/car-parts-and-accessories-sales-and-workshop).
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.