How many companies in the “Livestock trading” industry are there in Germany?
The B2B database of dieanalysten GmbH alone lists more than 2,000 companies in the “Livestock trading” industry in Germany (October 2026). Most are located in Lower Saxony (477), North Rhine-Westphalia (465), Bavaria (408).
Key figures
Companies by federal state
| State | Number | Share | per 100,000 inh. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Saxony | 477 | 24% | 5.9 |
| North Rhine-Westphalia | 465 | 23% | 2.6 |
| Bavaria | 408 | 20% | 3.1 |
| Baden-Württemberg | 229 | 11% | 2.0 |
| Hesse | 103 | 5% | 1.6 |
| Schleswig-Holstein | 93 | 5% | 3.1 |
| Rhineland-Palatinate | 62 | 3% | 1.5 |
| Brandenburg | 38 | 2% | 1.5 |
| Saxony | 30 | 1% | 0.7 |
| Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania | 28 | 1% | 1.7 |
| Thuringia | 22 | 1% | 1.0 |
| Saxony-Anhalt | 18 | 1% | 0.8 |
| Berlin | 7 | 0% | 0.2 |
| Saarland | 6 | 0% | 0.6 |
| Hamburg | 6 | 0% | 0.3 |
| Bremen | 2 | 0% | 0.3 |
| Germany | 2,003 | 100% | 2.4 |
Cities with the most companies in the “Livestock trading” industry
Digitalization
73% of companies in the “Livestock trading” industry have no website of their own.
Related industries
- Landscaping and gardening41,940
- Farm shop and direct marketing23,796
- Sales agency42,564
- Machinery – wholesale41,439
- Farm37,325
- Food and beverage – wholesale28,364
- Export company27,538
- Electronics – wholesale25,035
- Computers and accessories – wholesale11,957
- Nursery and tree nursery18,415
- Metal – wholesale17,722
- Nursery18,442
- Agricultural products – wholesale17,104
- Optics, precision mechanics, medical technology – wholesale12,893
- Livestock breeding and farming12,524
- Vehicles and auto parts – wholesale6,169
Frequently asked questions
How many companies in the “Livestock trading” industry are there in Germany?
The B2B database of dieanalysten GmbH alone lists more than 2,000 companies in the “Livestock trading” industry in Germany (October 2026). Most are located in Lower Saxony (477), North Rhine-Westphalia (465), Bavaria (408).
Which German cities have the most companies in the “Livestock trading” industry?
Rheda-Wiedenbrück (17), Münster (14), Ahaus (10), Damme (10), Lohne (10).
How many companies in the “Livestock trading” industry in Germany have a website?
27% have their own website, 13% an email address.
How current is this number?
It is recalculated daily from the current database. Last update: October 10, 2026. Businesses in liquidation or with a recognizable closure are not counted.
Cite this number
The B2B database of dieanalysten GmbH alone lists more than 2,000 companies in the “Livestock trading” industry in Germany (source: dieanalysten B2B database, October 2026, https://adressen.dieanalysten.com/en/statistics/livestock-trading).
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Method: businesses in the database of dieanalysten GmbH minus a 5% safety margin; businesses in liquidation or with a recognizable closure are excluded. See methodology. As of October 10, 2026.