Retail sale of bread, cake and confectionery
1,130 Belgian companies whose main activity falls under NACE code 4724 have filed annual accounts. Their median solvency is 27.7% 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 | 0.7% | 27.7% | 52.3% | 926 |
| Current ratio | 0.51 | 1.02 | 1.79 | 920 |
| ROE | 2.6% | 18.6% | 44.0% | 686 |
| Equity | −823 € | 34,625 € | 114,427 € | 942 |
| Total assets | 59,054 € | 146,987 € | 355,968 € | 940 |
| Net result | −3,418 € | 7,885 € | 27,623 € | 941 |
| Headcount (avg FTE) | 1.1 | 2.6 | 6.1 | 494 |
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: Retail sale of bread, cake and confectionery
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 | Chaud Diffusion 4432 Ans | €15.1m | €39.6m | €7.66m | 262.6 | 2025 |
| 2 | Ukkelse Bakkerijen 9400 Ninove | €9.25m | €2.11m | €9.10m | 18.3 | 2025 |
| 3 | K-BOT 1050 Ixelles | €7.89m | — | €6.41m | — | 2025 |
| 4 | Consulting P & P 2900 Schoten | €6.60m | — | €1.81m | 5.0 | 2025 |
| 5 | Vangrootloon 3800 Sint-Truiden | €6.23m | €25.2m | €2.17m | 186.0 | 2025 |
| 6 | Christom 1703 Dilbeek | €5.38m | — | €2.94m | 3.0 | 2025 |
| 7 | SSP Aerobel 6041 Charleroi | €5.14m | €25.4m | −€4.28m | 115.7 | 2024 |
| 8 | Roguimo 7033 Mons | €4.51m | 650,170 € | €1.31m | — | 2025 |
| 9 | Brands 1000 Brussels | €4.51m | — | 270,564 € | — | 2025 |
| 10 | Petrover 2990 Wuustwezel | €4.37m | — | €1.37m | — | 2025 |
| 11 | Tombar 5030 Gembloux | €4.25m | — | 991,280 € | 47.1 | 2025 |
| 12 | Caris Consulting Company 1000 Brussels | €3.48m | €1.79m | €1.04m | 7.7 | 2025 |
| 13 | Jordan BE 2018 Antwerp | €3.45m | €12.9m | −347,688 € | 121.0 | 2023 |
| 14 | Immo Stephan Destrooper 8670 Koksijde | €3.39m | — | 652,519 € | — | 2025 |
| 15 | Smevan 2950 Kapellen | €3.36m | — | €1.57m | — | 2025 |
| 16 | Dageraad 2580 Putte | €3.34m | — | 971,490 € | 9.1 | 2025 |
| 17 | La Maison des Desserts 5000 Namur | €3.32m | — | €3.04m | 24.9 | 2025 |
| 18 | Brussels Gifts 1000 Brussels | €2.99m | — | 859,167 € | 18.4 | 2025 |
| 19 | Pierre Marcolini Belgium 1000 Brussels | €2.91m | €11.9m | €1.25m | 34.8 | 2024 |
| 20 | Basic Bakery 2960 Brecht | €2.90m | — | €1.41m | — | 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 Retail trade sector (NACE 47)
- 4711 Non-specialised retail sale of predominately food, beverages or tobacco6,498
- 4781 Retail sale of motor vehicles5,515
- 4773 Retail sale of pharmaceutical products3,953
- 4771 Retail sale of clothing3,682
- 4712 Other non-specialised retail sale2,434
- 4755 Retail sale of furniture, lighting equipment, tableware and other household goods2,309
- 4740 Retail sale of information and communication equipment1,873
- 4774 Retail sale of medical and orthopaedic goods1,690
- 4778 Retail sale of other new goods1,636
- 4722 Retail sale of meat and meat products1,519
- 4752 Retail sale of hardware, building materials, paints and glass1,463
- 4763 Retail sale of sporting equipment1,400
Frequently asked questions
How many Retail sale of bread, cake and confectionery companies are there in Belgium?
1,130 Belgian companies whose main activity falls under NACE code 4724 (Retail sale of bread, cake and confectionery) have filed annual accounts with the National Bank.
What is the median solvency in Retail sale of bread, cake and confectionery?
For financial year 2024, median solvency (equity over total assets) is 27.7%. The middle half of companies lies between 0.7% and 52.3% (926 companies).
What is the largest company in Retail sale of bread, cake and confectionery?
By total assets, it is Chaud Diffusion (€15.1m, financial year 2025).
Where are Retail sale of bread, cake and confectionery companies based?
The municipalities with the most: Brussels (53), Anderlecht (31), Schaerbeek (20).
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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.