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Business statistics · October 18, 2026

How many companies in the “Paint and varnish – retail” industry are there in North Rhine-Westphalia?

more than 350

The B2B database of dieanalysten GmbH alone lists more than 350 companies in the “Paint and varnish – retail” industry in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany (October 2026). The number of companies in the “Paint and varnish – retail” industry in North Rhine-Westphalia is therefore at least 350. North Rhine-Westphalia ranks #2 of 16 German states with 2.1 per 100,000 inhabitants (national average: 2.3).

Key figures North Rhine-Westphalia

382businesses in the database
#2 of 16rank among German states
2.1per 100,000 inhabitants (Germany: 2.3)

Cities in North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne24
Dortmund18
Essen12
Bielefeld9
Wuppertal8
Duisburg7
Herdecke7
Düsseldorf6
Gütersloh6
Bochum5

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Frequently asked questions

How many companies in the “Paint and varnish – retail” industry are there in North Rhine-Westphalia?

The B2B database of dieanalysten GmbH alone lists more than 350 companies in the “Paint and varnish – retail” industry in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany (October 2026). The number of companies in the “Paint and varnish – retail” industry in North Rhine-Westphalia is therefore at least 350. North Rhine-Westphalia ranks #2 of 16 German states with 2.1 per 100,000 inhabitants (national average: 2.3).

Where in North Rhine-Westphalia are most companies in the “Paint and varnish – retail” industry?

Most are located in Cologne (24), Dortmund (18), Essen (12).

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The B2B database of dieanalysten GmbH alone lists more than 350 companies in the “Paint and varnish – retail” industry in North Rhine-Westphalia (source: dieanalysten B2B database, October 2026, https://www.dieanalysten.com/en/statistics/paint-and-varnish-retail/north-rhine-westphalia).

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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.