Wholesale of perfume and cosmetics
519 Belgian companies whose main activity falls under NACE code 4645 have filed annual accounts. Their median solvency is 30.2% 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 | 1.9% | 30.2% | 59.1% | 456 |
| Current ratio | 0.75 | 1.37 | 2.37 | 451 |
| ROE | 0.0% | 11.0% | 31.0% | 346 |
| Equity | 929 € | 86,366 € | 344,991 € | 462 |
| Total assets | 95,118 € | 338,700 € | €1.01m | 462 |
| Net result | −7,107 € | 7,482 € | 49,175 € | 461 |
| Headcount (avg FTE) | 1.1 | 2.8 | 7.9 | 231 |
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 perfume and cosmetics
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 | Beiersdorf 1070 Anderlecht | €169.2m | €79.8m | €125.1m | 94.7 | 2025 |
| 2 | Pro - duo 9000 Ghent | €77.5m | €73.7m | €37.9m | 293.4 | 2025 |
| 3 | Pierre Fabre Sante Benelux 1070 Anderlecht | €49.4m | €48.9m | €6.23m | 34.7 | 2025 |
| 4 | NYX Professional Makeup 1000 Brussels | €44.1m | €79.8m | 338,699 € | — | 2024 |
| 5 | Chanel 1000 Brussels | €38.8m | €52.8m | €1.39m | 70.9 | 2025 |
| 6 | Colgate - Palmolive Belgium 1160 Auderghem | €37.7m | €70.3m | €17.9m | 22.2 | 2025 |
| 7 | Synvestpro 2360 Oud-Turnhout | €36.4m | 300,000 € | €22.2m | 3.0 | 2025 |
| 8 | NSE Products Europe 1930 Zaventem | €33.6m | €123.1m | €10.1m | 64.1 | 2025 |
| 9 | Pierre Fabre-Benelux 1070 Anderlecht | €32.2m | €60.6m | 218,766 € | 109.2 | 2025 |
| 10 | Rituals Cosmetics Belgium 2000 Antwerp | €30.6m | €124.6m | €11.4m | 318.6 | 2025 |
| 11 | Sinelco International 9600 Ronse | €24.8m | €32.0m | €15.2m | 34.4 | 2025 |
| 12 | Parfums Christian Dior S.A.B. 1050 Brussels | €22.6m | €30.4m | 606,835 € | 81.5 | 2024 |
| 13 | Estée Lauder Cosmetics 1831 Machelen (Brab.) | €20.7m | €47.6m | −€1.66m | 200.4 | 2025 |
| 14 | Coty Belgium 1050 Ixelles | €20.1m | €28.9m | €11.8m | 12.1 | 2025 |
| 15 | Modere Europe 1831 Machelen (Brab.) | €15.7m | €21.2m | €3.34m | 12.4 | 2023 |
| 16 | Guerlain Benelux 1050 Ixelles | €14.7m | €35.2m | 119,935 € | 57.1 | 2025 |
| 17 | Olivia Garden 4040 Herstal | €14.6m | €20.3m | €8.78m | 36.8 | 2025 |
| 18 | Parbelux 1800 Vilvoorde | €14.5m | €16.9m | €7.85m | 107.5 | 2025 |
| 19 | Oris Group 1060 Saint-Gilles | €13.2m | €21.3m | €2.53m | 91.0 | 2025 |
| 20 | Districos 2220 Heist-op-den-Berg | €12.1m | — | €9.68m | 26.8 | 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 wholesale3,357
- 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 perfume and cosmetics companies are there in Belgium?
519 Belgian companies whose main activity falls under NACE code 4645 (Wholesale of perfume and cosmetics) have filed annual accounts with the National Bank.
What is the median solvency in Wholesale of perfume and cosmetics?
For financial year 2024, median solvency (equity over total assets) is 30.2%. The middle half of companies lies between 1.9% and 59.1% (456 companies).
What is the largest company in Wholesale of perfume and cosmetics?
By total assets, it is Beiersdorf (€169.2m, financial year 2025).
Where are Wholesale of perfume and cosmetics companies based?
The municipalities with the most: Ixelles (25), Anderlecht (11), Antwerp (11).
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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.