Activities of agents involved in the wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco
865 Belgian companies whose main activity falls under NACE code 4617 have filed annual accounts. Their median solvency is 34.2% 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 | 5.6% | 34.2% | 65.8% | 701 |
| Current ratio | 0.76 | 1.29 | 2.61 | 699 |
| ROE | 0.9% | 13.8% | 38.5% | 555 |
| Equity | 4,348 € | 61,023 € | 274,489 € | 712 |
| Total assets | 64,409 € | 204,162 € | 757,118 € | 709 |
| Net result | −2,287 € | 8,606 € | 47,437 € | 711 |
| Headcount (avg FTE) | 0.8 | 1.6 | 4.6 | 217 |
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 food, beverages and tobacco
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 | Lotus Bakeries Corporate 9971 Kaprijke | €560.1m | €59.2m | €154.3m | 173.1 | 2025 |
| 2 | Unilever Belgium 1070 Anderlecht | €320.0m | €480.1m | €108.4m | 205.0 | 2025 |
| 3 | International Beverages Corporation 1170 Watermael-Boitsfort | €155.3m | €23.4m | €61.9m | 35.9 | 2025 |
| 4 | Zespri International (Europe) 2600 Antwerp | €143.8m | €1.28bn | €3.18m | 18.1 | 2026 |
| 5 | Jumbo België 2930 Brasschaat | €109.7m | €161.5m | €24.5m | 370.1 | 2025 |
| 6 | Flora Food Belgium 1082 Berchem-Sainte-Agathe | €49.1m | €79.0m | €17.2m | 26.9 | 2025 |
| 7 | Bidfood Flanders 9150 Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht | €39.8m | €90.9m | €10.3m | 57.2 | 2025 |
| 8 | Bacardi - Martini Belgium 1800 Vilvoorde | €37.3m | €81.4m | €5.63m | 66.4 | 2026 |
| 9 | Belgische Fruitveiling 2860 Sint-Katelijne-Waver | €33.1m | €4.66m | €10.4m | — | 2025 |
| 10 | Vandelis 9820 Merelbeke-Melle | €33.0m | €49.7m | €17.4m | 9.3 | 2025 |
| 11 | Swinkels Belgium 1840 Londerzeel | €20.0m | €9.05m | €12.7m | 60.0 | 2025 |
| 12 | Alcobrands 2000 Antwerp | €18.5m | €43.5m | €8.44m | 19.3 | 2025 |
| 13 | Pittman Seafoods 8380 Bruges | €16.8m | €49.9m | €10.0m | 26.7 | 2026 |
| 14 | 3T 9770 Kruisem | €13.0m | — | €8.64m | — | 2025 |
| 15 | Capespan Continent 2600 Antwerp | €12.9m | €60.1m | €5.89m | 3.0 | 2025 |
| 16 | Solinest Belgilux 1420 Braine-l'Alleud | €12.9m | €33.0m | €5.46m | 21.0 | 2025 |
| 17 | Resto - Frit 2200 Herentals | €12.7m | €2.50m | 109,318 € | 1.8 | 2025 |
| 18 | Globifer Intl 2550 Kontich | €11.1m | — | 289,440 € | 0.8 | 2025 |
| 19 | Oce-Bio 9050 Ghent | €10.9m | €4.15m | €9.48m | 8.1 | 2025 |
| 20 | Phoenix Eagle Group 2900 Schoten | €9.82m | €36.1m | €5.30m | 1.8 | 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 food, beverages and tobacco companies are there in Belgium?
865 Belgian companies whose main activity falls under NACE code 4617 (Activities of agents involved in the wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco) have filed annual accounts with the National Bank.
What is the median solvency in Activities of agents involved in the wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco?
For financial year 2024, median solvency (equity over total assets) is 34.2%. The middle half of companies lies between 5.6% and 65.8% (701 companies).
What is the largest company in Activities of agents involved in the wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco?
By total assets, it is Lotus Bakeries Corporate (€560.1m, financial year 2025).
Where are Activities of agents involved in the wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco companies based?
The municipalities with the most: Brussels (20), Ixelles (17), Uccle (16).
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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.