Wholesale of live animals
479 Belgian companies whose main activity falls under NACE code 4623 have filed annual accounts. Their median solvency is 37.5% 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 | 14.9% | 37.5% | 61.4% | 446 |
| Current ratio | 0.83 | 1.36 | 2.47 | 445 |
| ROE | 0.6% | 10.3% | 24.3% | 377 |
| Equity | 42,793 € | 168,344 € | 449,237 € | 449 |
| Total assets | 216,393 € | 500,113 € | €1.33m | 448 |
| Net result | −3,495 € | 14,341 € | 60,216 € | 449 |
| Headcount (avg FTE) | 0.5 | 1.1 | 3.6 | 138 |
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 of live animals
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 | Stephex Holding 1861 Meise | €124.5m | €5.50m | €33.8m | 21.5 | 2025 |
| 2 | VEE- en Vleeshandel Vanlommel 2250 Olen | €105.1m | €346.0m | €36.7m | 14.3 | 2025 |
| 3 | Vilatca Belgium 2440 Geel | €61.3m | €126.6m | €7.90m | — | 2025 |
| 4 | Propigs 3200 Aarschot | €31.8m | €218.7m | €22.6m | 0.9 | 2025 |
| 5 | Jean Gotta 4880 Aubel | €21.4m | €81.5m | €5.10m | 44.5 | 2025 |
| 6 | Vannieuwenhuyse 8610 Kortemark | €19.0m | €103.4m | €10.5m | 51.9 | 2025 |
| 7 | Groep de Brauwer 8755 Wingene | €17.8m | €232.0m | €5.40m | 11.0 | 2025 |
| 8 | Geldof Poultry Products 8930 Menen | €17.4m | €60.0m | €7.71m | 10.7 | 2025 |
| 9 | Euro Horse Axel Verlooy 2280 Grobbendonk | €15.5m | — | €14.7m | 9.7 | 2025 |
| 10 | Vilatca 2440 Geel | €14.0m | €1.92m | €13.5m | — | 2025 |
| 11 | Norenca 2440 Geel | €13.0m | €43.6m | €3.91m | 49.4 | 2025 |
| 12 | Nemegheer 8700 Tielt | €11.0m | €70.6m | €1.76m | 7.0 | 2025 |
| 13 | De Rese 8620 Nieuwpoort | €10.5m | — | €2.62m | — | 2025 |
| 14 | Hemcor 9140 Temse | €9.58m | 0 € | €2.25m | — | 2025 |
| 15 | BT Company 9310 Aalst | €9.56m | — | 1,027 € | — | 2025 |
| 16 | Bayard 4920 Aywaille | €8.52m | — | €6.01m | 10.9 | 2025 |
| 17 | Kuvarco 8300 Knokke-Heist | €8.42m | — | €5.26m | 1.8 | 2026 |
| 18 | Ashford International 3950 Bocholt | €8.17m | 919,192 € | €3.15m | — | 2025 |
| 19 | Beef World 6220 Fleurus | €8.06m | €39.8m | €1.24m | 9.2 | 2025 |
| 20 | Sobemax 5380 Fernelmont | €7.64m | €61.2m | €2.15m | 3.3 | 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
- 3670 Oudsbergen (Ellikom, Gruitrode, Meeuwen, …)9
- 2440 Geel6
- 2500 Lier (Koningshooikt)5
- 6600 Bastogne (Longvilly, Noville, Villers-La-Bonne-Eau, …)5
- 2250 Olen4
- 2370 Arendonk4
- 2390 Malle (Oostmalle, Westmalle)4
- 2470 Retie4
- 3390 Tielt-Winge (Houwaart, Sint-Joris-Winge, Tielt)4
- 3920 Lommel4
- 8020 Oostkamp (Hertsberge, Ruddervoorde, Waardamme)4
- 8600 Diksmuide (Beerst, Driekapellen, Esen, …)4
Related sectors
← The whole Wholesale trade sector (NACE 46)
- 4619 Activities of agents involved in non-specialised wholesale3,357
- 4618 Activities of agents involved in the wholesale of other particular products2,858
- 4649 Wholesale of other household goods2,336
- 4664 Wholesale of other machinery and equipment2,122
- 4683 Wholesale of wood, construction materials and sanitary equipment2,091
- 4671 Wholesale of motor vehicles1,771
- 4634 Wholesale of beverages1,689
- 4650 Wholesale of information and communication equipment1,527
- 4642 Wholesale of clothing and footwear1,180
- 4646 Wholesale of pharmaceutical and medical goods1,050
- 4643 Wholesale of electrical household appliances981
- 4641 Wholesale of textiles929
Frequently asked questions
How many Wholesale of live animals companies are there in Belgium?
479 Belgian companies whose main activity falls under NACE code 4623 (Wholesale of live animals) have filed annual accounts with the National Bank.
What is the median solvency in Wholesale of live animals?
For financial year 2024, median solvency (equity over total assets) is 37.5%. The middle half of companies lies between 14.9% and 61.4% (446 companies).
What is the largest company in Wholesale of live animals?
By total assets, it is Stephex Holding (€124.5m, financial year 2025).
Where are Wholesale of live animals companies based?
The municipalities with the most: Oudsbergen (9), Geel (6), Lier (5).
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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 12 Nov 2026.