How many companies in the “Timber – wholesale” industry are there in Germany?
The B2B database of dieanalysten GmbH alone lists more than 2,400 companies in the “Timber – wholesale” industry in Germany (October 2026). The total number of companies in the “Timber – wholesale” industry in Germany is therefore at least 2,400. Most are located in Bavaria (548), North Rhine-Westphalia (433), Baden-Württemberg (368).
Key figures
Companies by federal state
| State | Number | Share | per 100,000 inh. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bavaria | 548 | 23% | 4.1 |
| North Rhine-Westphalia | 433 | 18% | 2.4 |
| Baden-Württemberg | 368 | 15% | 3.3 |
| Lower Saxony | 247 | 10% | 3.0 |
| Hesse | 161 | 7% | 2.5 |
| Saxony | 118 | 5% | 2.9 |
| Rhineland-Palatinate | 117 | 5% | 2.8 |
| Thuringia | 77 | 3% | 3.6 |
| Schleswig-Holstein | 74 | 3% | 2.5 |
| Brandenburg | 70 | 3% | 2.7 |
| Saxony-Anhalt | 50 | 2% | 2.3 |
| Berlin | 38 | 2% | 1.0 |
| Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania | 35 | 1% | 2.1 |
| Hamburg | 24 | 1% | 1.3 |
| Bremen | 21 | 1% | 3.0 |
| Saarland | 12 | 0% | 1.2 |
| Germany | 2,401 | 100% | 2.8 |
Cities with the most companies in the “Timber – wholesale” industry
Digitalization
59% of companies in the “Timber – 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
- Metal – wholesale11,736
- 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
Frequently asked questions
How many companies in the “Timber – wholesale” industry are there in Germany?
The B2B database of dieanalysten GmbH alone lists more than 2,400 companies in the “Timber – wholesale” industry in Germany (October 2026). The total number of companies in the “Timber – wholesale” industry in Germany is therefore at least 2,400. Most are located in Bavaria (548), North Rhine-Westphalia (433), Baden-Württemberg (368).
Which German cities have the most companies in the “Timber – wholesale” industry?
Berlin (38), Hamburg (26), Bremen (19), Munich (15), Bielefeld (12).
How many companies in the “Timber – wholesale” industry in Germany have a website?
41% have their own website, 37% 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 2,400 companies in the “Timber – wholesale” industry in Germany (source: dieanalysten B2B database, October 2026, https://www.dieanalysten.com/en/statistics/timber-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 18, 2026.