How many companies in the “Metal – wholesale” industry are there in Germany?
The B2B database of dieanalysten GmbH alone lists more than 11,500 companies in the “Metal – wholesale” industry in Germany (October 2026). The total number of companies in the “Metal – wholesale” industry in Germany is therefore at least 11,500. Most are located in North Rhine-Westphalia (3,496), Baden-Württemberg (1,794), Bavaria (1,663).
Key figures
Companies by federal state
| State | Number | Share | per 100,000 inh. |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Rhine-Westphalia | 3,496 | 30% | 19.3 |
| Baden-Württemberg | 1,794 | 15% | 15.9 |
| Bavaria | 1,663 | 14% | 12.4 |
| Lower Saxony | 876 | 7% | 10.8 |
| Hesse | 807 | 7% | 12.6 |
| Rhineland-Palatinate | 524 | 4% | 12.6 |
| Saxony | 516 | 4% | 12.6 |
| Schleswig-Holstein | 339 | 3% | 11.5 |
| Berlin | 322 | 3% | 8.3 |
| Thuringia | 283 | 2% | 13.3 |
| Saxony-Anhalt | 258 | 2% | 11.8 |
| Brandenburg | 253 | 2% | 9.8 |
| Hamburg | 230 | 2% | 12.0 |
| Saarland | 143 | 1% | 14.4 |
| Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania | 134 | 1% | 8.2 |
| Bremen | 85 | 1% | 12.1 |
| Germany | 11,736 | 100% | 13.9 |
Cities with the most companies in the “Metal – wholesale” industry
Digitalization
49% of companies in the “Metal – wholesale” industry have no website of their own.
Related industries
- Sales agency34,268
- Machinery – export28,631
- Food and beverage – export25,798
- Electronics – wholesale24,157
- Computers and accessories – wholesale9,159
- Vehicles and auto parts – wholesale5,375
- Optics, precision mechanics, medical technology – wholesale7,987
- Agricultural products – export7,828
- Building materials – export7,768
- Export company6,901
- Beverages – wholesale6,194
- Fuels – wholesale3,051
- Car parts and accessories – wholesale2,928
- Textiles and clothing – wholesale5,287
- Medical device – wholesale5,249
- Chemicals – wholesale4,980
Frequently asked questions
How many companies in the “Metal – wholesale” industry are there in Germany?
The B2B database of dieanalysten GmbH alone lists more than 11,500 companies in the “Metal – wholesale” industry in Germany (October 2026). The total number of companies in the “Metal – wholesale” industry in Germany is therefore at least 11,500. Most are located in North Rhine-Westphalia (3,496), Baden-Württemberg (1,794), Bavaria (1,663).
Which German cities have the most companies in the “Metal – wholesale” industry?
Berlin (322), Hamburg (242), Düsseldorf (198), Munich (126), Cologne (114).
How many companies in the “Metal – wholesale” industry in Germany have a website?
51% 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 11,500 companies in the “Metal – wholesale” industry in Germany (source: dieanalysten B2B database, October 2026, https://www.dieanalysten.com/en/statistics/metal-wholesale).
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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.