Wholesale trade
38,936 Belgian companies whose main activity falls under NACE code 46 have filed annual accounts. Their median solvency is 41.7% for financial year 2024.
Sector medians
Computed by IdonisDistribution across the sector's companies for financial year 2024: a quarter of companies sit below the 1st quartile, half below the median, three quarters below the 3rd quartile.
| Indicator | 1st quartile | Median | 3rd quartile | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solvency | 14.2% | 41.7% | 69.9% | 34,495 |
| Current ratio | 0.93 | 1.53 | 2.99 | 33,978 |
| ROE | 0.3% | 9.4% | 25.7% | 29,255 |
| Equity | 23,850 € | 163,430 € | 700,234 € | 34,897 |
| Total assets | 131,973 € | 484,283 € | €1.74m | 34,806 |
| Net result | −3,112 € | 12,208 € | 74,572 € | 34,812 |
| Headcount (avg FTE) | 1.0 | 3.4 | 9.7 | 15,193 |
Medians computed by Idonis from annual accounts filed with the National Bank, all sizes combined. The same panel is the sector benchmark on every company page. Method
Largest companies: Wholesale trade
Ranked by total assets in the latest filed accounts. This is a size criterion, not an assessment.
| # | Company | Total assets | Revenue | Equity | FTE | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toyota Motor Europe 1140 Evere | €14.3bn | €38.5bn | €6.76bn | 2,787.2 | 2026 |
| 2 | Pfizer Service Company 1932 Zaventem | €14.2bn | €31.9bn | €135.6m | 221.3 | 2025 |
| 3 | Bridgestone Europe NV/SA 1930 Zaventem | €4.89bn | €3.89bn | €2.33bn | 429.5 | 2025 |
| 4 | Avnet Europe 1831 Machelen (Brab.) | €3.77bn | €2.84bn | €1.26bn | 216.1 | 2025 |
| 5 | Viatris International Supply Point 1560 Hoeilaart | €3.12bn | €2.30bn | €1.42bn | 40.0 | 2025 |
| 6 | Yazaki Europe Middle East Africa 3560 Lummen | €3.09bn | €109.6m | €628.6m | 17.5 | 2025 |
| 7 | D'Ieteren Group 1050 Ixelles | €2.66bn | — | €2.54bn | 33.8 | 2025 |
| 8 | Abbott 1300 Wavre | €2.34bn | €105.6m | €2.10bn | 71.2 | 2025 |
| 9 | Gmed Healthcare 1831 Machelen (Brab.) | €2.14bn | €3.61bn | €85.1m | 89.4 | 2025 |
| 10 | Aseva 1040 Brussels | €2.12bn | €352.7m | €1.26bn | 5.1 | 2025 |
| 11 | Acros Organics 2440 Geel | €1.91bn | €114.8m | €1.60bn | 202.6 | 2025 |
| 12 | Komatsu Europe International 1800 Vilvoorde | €1.90bn | €1.74bn | €1.34bn | 349.2 | 2026 |
| 13 | Colim 1500 Halle | €1.81bn | €290.5m | €1.28bn | 26.8 | 2026 |
| 14 | Mazda Motor Logistics Europe 2830 Willebroek | €1.80bn | €4.62bn | €116.1m | 307.0 | 2026 |
| 15 | ZF CV Systems Europe 1170 Watermael-Boitsfort | €1.72bn | €1.42bn | €636.4m | 58.0 | 2025 |
| 16 | Boehringer Ingelheim SComm 1050 Ixelles | €1.60bn | €164.7m | €1.54bn | 109.2 | 2025 |
| 17 | Perrigo Capital 9050 Ghent | €1.58bn | €2.22m | €565.9m | 21.9 | 2025 |
| 18 | LEVI STRAUSS & co EUROPE 1050 Ixelles | €1.47bn | €1.59bn | €827.8m | 219.3 | 2025 |
| 19 | Puratos Group 1702 Dilbeek | €1.35bn | — | €553.4m | 5.0 | 2025 |
| 20 | D'Ieteren Automotive SA/NV 1050 Ixelles | €1.23bn | €4.11bn | €334.6m | 832.1 | 2025 |
“—”: not published. Small companies (micro and abridged accounts) do not have to publish their revenue.
Where are they based?
Municipalities with the most
Sub-sectors
- 4619 Activities of agents involved in non-specialised wholesale3,370
- 4618 Activities of agents involved in the wholesale of other particular products2,877
- 4649 Wholesale of other household goods2,343
- 4664 Wholesale of other machinery and equipment2,131
- 4683 Wholesale of wood, construction materials and sanitary equipment2,093
- 4671 Wholesale of motor vehicles1,778
- 4634 Wholesale of beverages1,688
- 4650 Wholesale of information and communication equipment1,536
- 4642 Wholesale of clothing and footwear1,184
- 4646 Wholesale of pharmaceutical and medical goods1,056
- 4643 Wholesale of electrical household appliances982
- 4641 Wholesale of textiles933
- 4615 Activities of agents involved in the wholesale of furniture, household goods, hardware and ironmongery907
- 4686 Wholesale of other intermediate products903
- 4638 Wholesale of other food901
- 4617 Activities of agents involved in the wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco860
- 4616 Activities of agents involved in the wholesale of textiles, clothing, fur, footwear and leather goods858
- 4690 Non-specialised wholesale trade780
- 4632 Wholesale of meat, meat products, fish and fish products756
- 4613 Activities of agents involved in the wholesale of timber and building materials718
- 4614 Activities of agents involved in the wholesale of machinery, industrial equipment, ships and aircraft711
- 4631 Wholesale of fruit and vegetables693
- 4672 Wholesale of motor vehicle parts and accessories681
- 4621 Wholesale of grain, unmanufactured tobacco, seeds and animal feeds633
- 4662 Wholesale of machine tools570
- 4645 Wholesale of perfume and cosmetics524
- 4623 Wholesale of live animals483
- 4647 Wholesale of household, office and shop furniture, carpets and lighting equipment481
- 4681 Wholesale of solid, liquid and gaseous fuels and related products481
- 4661 Wholesale of agricultural machinery, equipment and supplies467
- 4639 Non-specialised wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco452
- 4684 Wholesale of hardware, plumbing and heating equipment and supplies434
- 4648 Wholesale of watches and jewellery403
- 4685 Wholesale of chemical products400
- 4644 Wholesale of china and glassware and cleaning materials385
- 4612 Activities of agents involved in the wholesale of fuels, ores, metals and industrial chemicals356
- 4682 Wholesale of metals and metal ores330
- 4622 Wholesale of flowers and plants292
- 4636 Wholesale of sugar, chocolate and sugar confectionery256
- 4663 Wholesale of mining, construction and civil engineering machinery248
- 4633 Wholesale of dairy products, eggs and edible oils and fats247
- 4637 Wholesale of coffee, tea, cocoa and spices207
- 4611 Activities of agents involved in the wholesale of agricultural raw materials, live animals, textile raw materials and semi-finished goods191
- 4687 Wholesale of waste and scrap166
- 4673 Wholesale of motorcycles, motorcycle parts and accessories90
- 4635 Wholesale of tobacco products62
- 4624 Wholesale of hides, skins and leather37
Frequently asked questions
How many Wholesale trade companies are there in Belgium?
38,936 Belgian companies whose main activity falls under NACE code 46 (Wholesale trade) have filed annual accounts with the National Bank.
What is the median solvency in Wholesale trade?
For financial year 2024, median solvency (equity over total assets) is 41.7%. The middle half of companies lies between 14.2% and 69.9% (34,495 companies).
What is the largest company in Wholesale trade?
By total assets, it is Toyota Motor Europe (€14.3bn, financial year 2026).
Where are Wholesale trade companies based?
The municipalities with the most: Antwerp (1,240), Ixelles (721), Brussels (697).
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Open the full file →Active companies (legal entities) that have filed at least one set of annual accounts, based on the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises and the National Bank of Belgium. The sector is the main activity in the register; the municipality is that of the registered office. Data updated on 10 Oct 2026.