How many companies in the “Mail sorting center” industry are there in Germany?
The B2B database of dieanalysten GmbH alone lists 180 companies in the “Mail sorting center” industry in Germany (October 2026). The total number of companies in the “Mail sorting center” industry in Germany is therefore at least 180. Most are located in Bavaria (38), North Rhine-Westphalia (34), Lower Saxony (21).
Key figures
Companies by federal state
| State | Number | Share | per 100,000 inh. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bavaria | 38 | 21% | 0.3 |
| North Rhine-Westphalia | 34 | 19% | 0.2 |
| Lower Saxony | 21 | 12% | 0.3 |
| Hesse | 14 | 8% | 0.2 |
| Baden-Württemberg | 14 | 8% | 0.1 |
| Berlin | 12 | 7% | 0.3 |
| Saxony | 11 | 6% | 0.3 |
| Hamburg | 7 | 4% | 0.4 |
| Brandenburg | 4 | 2% | 0.2 |
| Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania | 4 | 2% | 0.2 |
| Rhineland-Palatinate | 4 | 2% | 0.1 |
| Saarland | 3 | 2% | 0.3 |
| Saxony-Anhalt | 3 | 2% | 0.1 |
| Schleswig-Holstein | 3 | 2% | 0.1 |
| Thuringia | 0 | 0% | 0.0 |
| Germany | 180 | 100% | 0.2 |
Cities with the most companies in the “Mail sorting center” industry
Digitalization
64% of companies in the “Mail sorting center” industry have no website of their own.
Related industries
- Freight transport54,373
- Freight forwarding30,756
- Logistics service provider16,363
- Passenger transport13,958
- Taxi operator12,084
- Shipping and ferry service4,693
- Courier service4,498
- Container service2,179
- Shipping company3,602
- Local public transport company3,453
- Moving company3,193
- Warehousing3,131
- Bus company3,119
- Small-scale transport2,903
- Airline2,522
- Sightseeing flights1,056
Frequently asked questions
How many companies in the “Mail sorting center” industry are there in Germany?
The B2B database of dieanalysten GmbH alone lists 180 companies in the “Mail sorting center” industry in Germany (October 2026). The total number of companies in the “Mail sorting center” industry in Germany is therefore at least 180. Most are located in Bavaria (38), North Rhine-Westphalia (34), Lower Saxony (21).
Which German cities have the most companies in the “Mail sorting center” industry?
Berlin (12), Oberstdorf (12), Hamburg (7), Cologne (5), Bonn (4).
How many companies in the “Mail sorting center” industry in Germany have a website?
36% have their own website, 33% an email address.
How current is this number?
It is recalculated daily from the current database. Last update: October 17, 2026. Businesses in liquidation or with a recognizable closure are not counted.
Cite this number
The B2B database of dieanalysten GmbH alone lists 180 companies in the “Mail sorting center” industry in Germany (source: dieanalysten B2B database, October 2026, https://www.dieanalysten.com/en/statistics/mail-sorting-center).
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 17, 2026.