Wholesale of wood, construction materials and sanitary equipment
2,092 Belgian companies whose main activity falls under NACE code 4683 have filed annual accounts. Their median solvency is 46.1% 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 | 18.7% | 46.1% | 71.8% | 1,925 |
| Current ratio | 1.05 | 1.71 | 3.42 | 1,883 |
| ROE | 0.0% | 6.8% | 17.3% | 1,715 |
| Equity | 65,341 € | 385,115 € | €1.63m | 1,935 |
| Total assets | 260,781 € | €1.00m | €3.32m | 1,933 |
| Net result | −3,646 € | 16,705 € | 128,547 € | 1,935 |
| Headcount (avg FTE) | 1.8 | 5.0 | 14.1 | 1,113 |
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 wood, construction materials and sanitary equipment
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 | Ideal Standard International 1930 Zaventem | €830.4m | €451.8m | €133.0m | 23.0 | 2025 |
| 2 | Desco 2110 Wijnegem | €497.0m | €370.7m | €462.6m | 528.4 | 2025 |
| 3 | Carmeuse Research and Technology 1348 Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve | €369.0m | €24.2m | €180.4m | 32.0 | 2025 |
| 4 | FACQ 1050 Ixelles | €307.6m | €396.1m | €217.1m | 843.8 | 2025 |
| 5 | PPG Coatings Belgium 3500 Hasselt | €238.8m | — | €160.8m | — | 2025 |
| 6 | Maxeda DIY Supply Chain 1702 Dilbeek | €217.3m | €242.6m | €13.0m | 10.2 | 2026 |
| 7 | Desire Stadsbader 8530 Harelbeke | €192.0m | €1.74m | €167.1m | 16.3 | 2025 |
| 8 | Van Marcke 8511 Kortrijk | €176.8m | €330.3m | €6.49m | 637.9 | 2025 |
| 9 | VM Building Solutions 9800 Deinze | €137.4m | €176.6m | €41.5m | 73.6 | 2025 |
| 10 | Firma Cras 8790 Waregem | €130.2m | — | €56.0m | 35.2 | 2025 |
| 11 | Isobuild Kortemark 8610 Kortemark | €107.5m | €29.8m | €66.4m | 13.7 | 2025 |
| 12 | Groep Tom Heeren 3500 Hasselt | €96.3m | €67.4m | €55.1m | 14.6 | 2025 |
| 13 | Verhelst Bouwmaterialen 8460 Oudenburg | €87.2m | €123.9m | €37.2m | 280.6 | 2025 |
| 14 | Deschacht Plastics Belgium 9041 Ghent | €70.5m | €144.6m | €44.3m | 166.1 | 2025 |
| 15 | PGS RDB Pallets 8470 Gistel | €67.2m | €163.0m | €5.70m | 42.2 | 2025 |
| 16 | Meubelhoutimport Edm. De Decker 2390 Malle | €65.1m | 79,774 € | €56.1m | 1.0 | 2025 |
| 17 | Lemahieu Group 9000 Ghent | €64.7m | €101.6m | €20.6m | 69.9 | 2025 |
| 18 | Albert Van den Braembussche en Zonen 9900 Eeklo | €63.0m | €48.9m | €18.3m | 27.7 | 2025 |
| 19 | Actief 3560 Lummen | €62.4m | €54.4m | €32.7m | 1,570.2 | 2025 |
| 20 | B+M Baustoff + Metall Belgium 4430 Ans | €61.9m | €97.5m | €19.9m | 128.2 | 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
- 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 goods1,051
- 4643 Wholesale of electrical household appliances981
- 4641 Wholesale of textiles929
- 4615 Activities of agents involved in the wholesale of furniture, household goods, hardware and ironmongery904
Frequently asked questions
How many Wholesale of wood, construction materials and sanitary equipment companies are there in Belgium?
2,092 Belgian companies whose main activity falls under NACE code 4683 (Wholesale of wood, construction materials and sanitary equipment) have filed annual accounts with the National Bank.
What is the median solvency in Wholesale of wood, construction materials and sanitary equipment?
For financial year 2024, median solvency (equity over total assets) is 46.1%. The middle half of companies lies between 18.7% and 71.8% (1,925 companies).
What is the largest company in Wholesale of wood, construction materials and sanitary equipment?
By total assets, it is Ideal Standard International (€830.4m, financial year 2025).
Where are Wholesale of wood, construction materials and sanitary equipment companies based?
The municipalities with the most: Anderlecht (23), Hasselt (19), Wevelgem (19).
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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 13 Nov 2026.