How many companies in the “Painting supplies – wholesale” industry are there in Germany?
The B2B database of dieanalysten GmbH alone lists more than 150 companies in the “Painting supplies – wholesale” industry in Germany (October 2026). The total number of companies in the “Painting supplies – wholesale” industry in Germany is therefore at least 150. Most are located in North Rhine-Westphalia (37), Bavaria (28), Saxony (19).
Key figures
Companies by federal state
| State | Number | Share | per 100,000 inh. |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Rhine-Westphalia | 37 | 24% | 0.2 |
| Bavaria | 28 | 18% | 0.2 |
| Saxony | 19 | 13% | 0.5 |
| Baden-Württemberg | 17 | 11% | 0.2 |
| Lower Saxony | 12 | 8% | 0.1 |
| Hesse | 10 | 7% | 0.2 |
| Rhineland-Palatinate | 6 | 4% | 0.1 |
| Brandenburg | 3 | 2% | 0.1 |
| Schleswig-Holstein | 3 | 2% | 0.1 |
| Thuringia | 3 | 2% | 0.1 |
| Hamburg | 2 | 1% | 0.1 |
| Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania | 1 | 1% | 0.1 |
| Berlin | 1 | 1% | 0.0 |
| Saxony-Anhalt | 1 | 1% | 0.0 |
| Bremen | 0 | 0% | 0.0 |
| Saarland | 0 | 0% | 0.0 |
| Germany | 152 | 100% | 0.2 |
Cities with the most companies in the “Painting supplies – wholesale” industry
Digitalization
57% of companies in the “Painting supplies – wholesale” industry have no website of their own.
Related industries
- Sales agency34,224
- Machinery – export28,733
- Food and beverage – export25,821
- Electronics – wholesale24,177
- Computers and accessories – wholesale9,164
- Metal – wholesale11,744
- Vehicles and auto parts – wholesale5,386
- Optics, precision mechanics, medical technology – wholesale7,999
- Agricultural products – export7,844
- Building materials – export7,758
- Export company7,011
- Beverages – wholesale6,203
- Fuels – wholesale3,057
- Car parts and accessories – wholesale2,935
- Textiles and clothing – wholesale5,310
- Medical device – wholesale5,267
Frequently asked questions
How many companies in the “Painting supplies – wholesale” industry are there in Germany?
The B2B database of dieanalysten GmbH alone lists more than 150 companies in the “Painting supplies – wholesale” industry in Germany (October 2026). The total number of companies in the “Painting supplies – wholesale” industry in Germany is therefore at least 150. Most are located in North Rhine-Westphalia (37), Bavaria (28), Saxony (19).
Which German cities have the most companies in the “Painting supplies – wholesale” industry?
Dresden (2), Hamburg (2), Berlin (1), Essen (1), Freital (1).
How many companies in the “Painting supplies – wholesale” industry in Germany have a website?
43% have their own website, 36% 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 more than 150 companies in the “Painting supplies – wholesale” industry in Germany (source: dieanalysten B2B database, October 2026, https://www.dieanalysten.com/en/statistics/painting-supplies-wholesale).
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.