Activities of agents involved in the wholesale of fuels, ores, metals and industrial chemicals
353 Belgian companies whose main activity falls under NACE code 4612 have filed annual accounts. Their median solvency is 45.8% 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 | 11.1% | 45.8% | 73.7% | 307 |
| Current ratio | 0.91 | 1.58 | 2.98 | 308 |
| ROE | 0.8% | 10.1% | 28.4% | 258 |
| Equity | 21,311 € | 165,382 € | 846,194 € | 315 |
| Total assets | 144,626 € | 468,061 € | €2.15m | 310 |
| Net result | −4,633 € | 14,038 € | 84,918 € | 314 |
| Headcount (avg FTE) | 0.9 | 2.6 | 8.0 | 133 |
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: Activities of agents involved in the wholesale of fuels, ores, metals and industrial chemicals
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 | Yara Belgium SA 1210 Saint-Josse-ten-Noode | €461.3m | €331.1m | €376.6m | 286.5 | 2025 |
| 2 | Manuchar 2170 Antwerp | €407.9m | €485.5m | €155.5m | 206.7 | 2025 |
| 3 | Manuchar Steel 2170 Antwerp | €219.6m | €732.1m | €13.8m | 37.8 | 2025 |
| 4 | Methanex Europe 1410 Waterloo | €188.7m | — | €10.7m | — | 2025 |
| 5 | Todini 8000 Bruges | €146.1m | €258.9m | €2.56m | 5.2 | 2025 |
| 6 | Cobbs Belux 2820 Bonheiden | €118.5m | €224.7m | €32.4m | 3.7 | 2025 |
| 7 | Manuchar International Trade Services 2170 Antwerp | €105.3m | €220.9m | €10.5m | 29.7 | 2025 |
| 8 | Mitsui Agriscience International 1150 Woluwe-Saint-Pierre | €99.7m | €36.1m | €61.0m | 10.5 | 2026 |
| 9 | Alcodis 1170 Watermael-Boitsfort | €99.0m | €905.3m | €38.7m | 6.1 | 2025 |
| 10 | International ORE et Fertilizer Belgium 1300 Wavre | €77.6m | €303.1m | €31.7m | 5.7 | 2025 |
| 11 | Sapec 1050 Brussels | €66.4m | — | €65.4m | — | 2025 |
| 12 | BB Energy Belgium 1420 Braine-l'Alleud | €54.8m | €402.9m | €7.66m | 10.4 | 2025 |
| 13 | Sumitomo Seika Europe 1932 Zaventem | €50.4m | €122.7m | €18.9m | 7.7 | 2026 |
| 14 | AGSB Trading 2000 Antwerp | €44.5m | €144.3m | €7.77m | 7.3 | 2025 |
| 15 | Eurasiacorp 9070 Destelbergen | €40.9m | €104.0m | €11.1m | 7.7 | 2026 |
| 16 | COUNT Energy Distribution 2018 Antwerp | €36.5m | €107.4m | €4.13m | — | 2024 |
| 17 | Ferromac International 2000 Antwerp | €36.3m | €197.9m | €11.1m | 18.1 | 2025 |
| 18 | European Energy Pooling 9300 Aalst | €33.5m | €559.9m | €8.25m | 5.2 | 2025 |
| 19 | Construx Group 8531 Harelbeke | €31.6m | — | €8.82m | 9.4 | 2025 |
| 20 | Artemyn Belgium 2030 Antwerp | €28.3m | €70.0m | €9.04m | 17.8 | 2025 |
“—”: not published. Small companies (micro and abridged accounts) do not have to publish their revenue.
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Where are they based?
Municipalities with the most
Related sectors
← The whole Wholesale trade sector (NACE 46)
- 4619 Activities of agents involved in non-specialised wholesale3,354
- 4618 Activities of agents involved in the wholesale of other particular products2,857
- 4649 Wholesale of other household goods2,335
- 4664 Wholesale of other machinery and equipment2,121
- 4683 Wholesale of wood, construction materials and sanitary equipment2,090
- 4671 Wholesale of motor vehicles1,772
- 4634 Wholesale of beverages1,689
- 4650 Wholesale of information and communication equipment1,528
- 4642 Wholesale of clothing and footwear1,179
- 4646 Wholesale of pharmaceutical and medical goods1,051
- 4643 Wholesale of electrical household appliances981
- 4641 Wholesale of textiles930
Frequently asked questions
How many Activities of agents involved in the wholesale of fuels, ores, metals and industrial chemicals companies are there in Belgium?
353 Belgian companies whose main activity falls under NACE code 4612 (Activities of agents involved in the wholesale of fuels, ores, metals and industrial chemicals) have filed annual accounts with the National Bank.
What is the median solvency in Activities of agents involved in the wholesale of fuels, ores, metals and industrial chemicals?
For financial year 2024, median solvency (equity over total assets) is 45.8%. The middle half of companies lies between 11.1% and 73.7% (307 companies).
What is the largest company in Activities of agents involved in the wholesale of fuels, ores, metals and industrial chemicals?
By total assets, it is Yara Belgium SA (€461.3m, financial year 2025).
Where are Activities of agents involved in the wholesale of fuels, ores, metals and industrial chemicals companies based?
The municipalities with the most: Antwerp (10), Antwerp (10), Ixelles (9).
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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 14 Nov 2026.