Report: Germany Grocery Network Report: Locations, Coverage & Market Leaders
This report provides a data-driven assessment of the Grocery landscape in Germany, combining national stores totals, regional distribution patterns by federal state, and detailed brand-level coverage to reveal how major operators compare in scale and market presence. The analysis highlights market share, network concentration, and geographic reach across the country, supporting strategic decision-making for organisations involved in location planning, competitive benchmarking, retail network optimisation, and market entry evaluation. For businesses working with store locations, POI datasets, or sector-specific insights—such as supermarkets, fuel retailers, convenience chains, or service-based networks—this report offers a comprehensive foundation for understanding market structure, identifying growth opportunities, and analysing the competitive dynamics that shape Germany's Grocery sector.
Top 3 Supermarket Chains
The three largest brands account for a notable share of the national stores. Analysing their combined footprint highlights market concentration and provides a benchmark for network planning.
Full Ranking
The full ranking shows a clear hierarchy between nationally scaled chains and more localised operators. High-ranking brands demonstrate broader geographic coverage while lower-ranked brands often focus on particular regions.
| Rank | Brand | Number of Locations | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | EDEKA | 6,469 | Download |
| #2 | REWE | 5,014 | Download |
| #3 | Netto | 4,765 | Download |
| #4 | ALDI | 4,329 | Download |
| #5 | Lidl | 3,322 | Download |
| #6 | PENNY | 2,163 | Download |
| #7 | Norma | 1,371 | Download |
| #8 | Kaufland | 821 | Download |
| #9 | Nahkauf | 547 | Download |
| #10 | Denns BioMarkt | 317 | Download |
| #11 | tegut... | 299 | Download |
| #12 | SPAR | 289 | Download |
| #13 | EuroShop | 287 | Download |
| #14 | FRISTO | 206 | Download |
| #15 | Combi | 205 | Download |
| #16 | K + K Klaas | 199 | Download |
| #17 | Mix Markt | 199 | Download |
| #18 | NP-Markt | 195 | Download |
| #19 | MÄC-GEIZ | 190 | Download |
| #20 | famila | 179 | Download |
| #21 | HOL'AB! | 159 | Download |
| #22 | Alnatura | 131 | Download |
| #23 | Konsum | 124 | Download |
| #24 | HIT | 104 | Download |
| #25 | METRO | 95 | Download |
| #26 | GLOBUS | 85 | Download |
| #27 | Tante-M | 74 | Download |
Top 3 brands in Baden-Württemberg
Top 3 brands in Bayern
Top 3 brands in Berlin
Top 3 brands in Brandenburg
Top 3 brands in Bremen
Top 3 brands in Hamburg
Top 3 brands in Hessen
Top 3 brands in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Top 3 brands in Niedersachsen
Top 3 brands in Nordrhein-Westfalen
Top 3 brands in Rheinland-Pfalz
Top 3 brands in Saarland
Top 3 brands in Sachsen
Top 3 brands in Sachsen-Anhalt
Top 3 brands in Schleswig-Holstein
Top 3 brands in Thüringen
Learn more about the largest Grocery brands in Germany in 2026
Per-brand summaries with maps and direct links to buy the dataset or read a detailed report.
There are 6,469 stores operated by EDEKA in Germany as of 27 May 2026. The federal state with the highest presence is Bayern, which hosts 1,565 stores (24.2% of the brand’s national footprint). EDEKA accounts for 8.2% of all 78,951 stores in Germany.
- Berlin — 164 stores (2.5% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 9.1%. Top competitors: REWE (188), Netto (171), Lidl (144).
- München, Landeshauptstadt — 131 stores (2.0% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 12.5%. Top competitors: REWE (100), PENNY (51), Lidl (46).
- Hamburg — 116 stores (1.8% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 9.8%. Top competitors: REWE (124), PENNY (84), ALDI (82).
There are 5,014 stores operated by REWE in Germany as of 27 May 2026. The federal state with the highest presence is Nordrhein-Westfalen, which hosts 1,079 stores (21.5% of the brand’s national footprint). REWE accounts for 6.4% of all 78,951 stores in Germany.
- Berlin — 188 stores (3.7% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 10.5%. Top competitors: Netto (171), EDEKA (164), Lidl (144).
- Hamburg — 124 stores (2.5% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 10.4%. Top competitors: EDEKA (116), PENNY (84), ALDI (82).
- Köln, Kreisfreie Stadt — 101 stores (2.0% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 14.0%. Top competitors: ALDI (56), Lidl (51), Netto (45).
There are 4,765 stores operated by Netto in Germany as of 27 May 2026. The federal state with the highest presence is Nordrhein-Westfalen, which hosts 903 stores (19.0% of the brand’s national footprint). Netto accounts for 6.0% of all 78,951 stores in Germany.
- Berlin — 171 stores (3.6% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 9.5%. Top competitors: REWE (188), EDEKA (164), Lidl (144).
- Dresden, Stadt — 54 stores (1.1% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 13.7%. Top competitors: ALDI (26), REWE (25), Konsum (23).
- Köln, Kreisfreie Stadt — 45 stores (0.9% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 6.2%. Top competitors: REWE (101), ALDI (56), Lidl (51).
There are 4,329 stores operated by ALDI in Germany as of 27 May 2026. The federal state with the highest presence is Nordrhein-Westfalen, which hosts 1,099 stores (25.4% of the brand’s national footprint). ALDI accounts for 5.5% of all 78,951 stores in Germany.
- Berlin — 134 stores (3.1% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 7.4%. Top competitors: REWE (188), Netto (171), EDEKA (164).
- Hamburg — 82 stores (1.9% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 6.9%. Top competitors: REWE (124), EDEKA (116), PENNY (84).
- Köln, Kreisfreie Stadt — 56 stores (1.3% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 7.8%. Top competitors: REWE (101), Lidl (51), Netto (45).
There are 3,322 stores operated by Lidl in Germany as of 27 May 2026. The federal state with the highest presence is Nordrhein-Westfalen, which hosts 719 stores (21.6% of the brand’s national footprint). Lidl accounts for 4.2% of all 78,951 stores in Germany.
- Berlin — 144 stores (4.3% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 8.0%. Top competitors: REWE (188), Netto (171), EDEKA (164).
- Hamburg — 63 stores (1.9% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 5.3%. Top competitors: REWE (124), EDEKA (116), PENNY (84).
- Köln, Kreisfreie Stadt — 51 stores (1.5% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 7.1%. Top competitors: REWE (101), ALDI (56), Netto (45).
There are 2,163 stores operated by PENNY in Germany as of 27 May 2026. The federal state with the highest presence is Nordrhein-Westfalen, which hosts 385 stores (17.8% of the brand’s national footprint). PENNY accounts for 2.7% of all 78,951 stores in Germany.
- Hamburg — 84 stores (3.9% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 7.1%. Top competitors: REWE (124), EDEKA (116), ALDI (82).
- Berlin — 72 stores (3.3% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 4.0%. Top competitors: REWE (188), Netto (171), EDEKA (164).
- München, Landeshauptstadt — 51 stores (2.4% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 4.9%. Top competitors: EDEKA (131), REWE (100), Lidl (46).
There are 1,371 stores operated by Norma in Germany as of 27 May 2026. The federal state with the highest presence is Bayern, which hosts 515 stores (37.6% of the brand’s national footprint). Norma accounts for 1.7% of all 78,951 stores in Germany.
- Nürnberg — 35 stores (2.6% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 8.5%. Top competitors: REWE (34), EDEKA (29), Lidl (22).
- Berlin — 22 stores (1.6% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.2%. Top competitors: REWE (188), Netto (171), EDEKA (164).
- München, Landeshauptstadt — 20 stores (1.5% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.9%. Top competitors: EDEKA (131), REWE (100), PENNY (51).
There are 821 stores operated by Kaufland in Germany as of 27 May 2026. The federal state with the highest presence is Nordrhein-Westfalen, which hosts 148 stores (18.0% of the brand’s national footprint). Kaufland accounts for 1.0% of all 78,951 stores in Germany.
- Berlin — 35 stores (4.3% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.9%. Top competitors: REWE (188), Netto (171), EDEKA (164).
- Hamburg — 11 stores (1.3% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.9%. Top competitors: REWE (124), EDEKA (116), PENNY (84).
- Dresden, Stadt — 9 stores (1.1% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 2.3%. Top competitors: Netto (54), ALDI (26), REWE (25).
There are 547 stores operated by Nahkauf in Germany as of 27 May 2026. The federal state with the highest presence is Hessen, which hosts 106 stores (19.4% of the brand’s national footprint). Nahkauf accounts for 0.7% of all 78,951 stores in Germany.
- Berlin — 16 stores (2.9% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.9%. Top competitors: REWE (188), Netto (171), EDEKA (164).
- Frankfurt Am Main, Kreisfreie Stadt — 12 stores (2.2% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 2.0%. Top competitors: REWE (82), ALDI (32), PENNY (24).
- Karlsruhe, Stadtkreis — 7 stores (1.3% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 3.0%. Top competitors: EDEKA (15), ALDI (12), REWE (12).
There are 317 stores operated by Denns BioMarkt in Germany as of 27 May 2026. The federal state with the highest presence is Bayern, which hosts 75 stores (23.7% of the brand’s national footprint). Denns BioMarkt accounts for 0.4% of all 78,951 stores in Germany.
- Berlin — 26 stores (8.2% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.4%. Top competitors: REWE (188), Netto (171), EDEKA (164).
- Hamburg — 12 stores (3.8% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.0%. Top competitors: REWE (124), EDEKA (116), PENNY (84).
- Stuttgart, Landeshauptstadt, Stadtkreis — 9 stores (2.8% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.6%. Top competitors: REWE (31), EDEKA (23), ALDI (20).
There are 299 stores operated by tegut... in Germany as of 27 May 2026. The federal state with the highest presence is Hessen, which hosts 165 stores (55.2% of the brand’s national footprint). tegut... accounts for 0.4% of all 78,951 stores in Germany.
- Frankfurt Am Main, Kreisfreie Stadt — 17 stores (5.7% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 2.9%. Top competitors: REWE (82), ALDI (32), PENNY (24).
- Kassel, Kreisfreie Stadt — 11 stores (3.7% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 5.3%. Top competitors: EDEKA (17), REWE (15), Lidl (10).
- München, Landeshauptstadt — 10 stores (3.3% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.0%. Top competitors: EDEKA (131), REWE (100), PENNY (51).
There are 289 stores operated by SPAR in Germany as of 27 May 2026. The federal state with the highest presence is Nordrhein-Westfalen, which hosts 72 stores (24.9% of the brand’s national footprint). SPAR accounts for 0.4% of all 78,951 stores in Germany.
- Hamburg — 10 stores (3.5% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.8%. Top competitors: REWE (124), EDEKA (116), PENNY (84).
- Bremen, Kreisfreie Stadt — 5 stores (1.7% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.2%. Top competitors: REWE (46), ALDI (29), Netto (27).
- Hannover, Landeshauptstadt — 4 stores (1.4% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.9%. Top competitors: REWE (51), EDEKA (38), Netto (24).
There are 287 stores operated by EuroShop in Germany as of 27 May 2026. The federal state with the highest presence is Nordrhein-Westfalen, which hosts 84 stores (29.3% of the brand’s national footprint). EuroShop accounts for 0.4% of all 78,951 stores in Germany.
- Berlin — 22 stores (7.7% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.2%. Top competitors: REWE (188), Netto (171), EDEKA (164).
- München, Landeshauptstadt — 13 stores (4.5% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.2%. Top competitors: EDEKA (131), REWE (100), PENNY (51).
- Hamburg — 12 stores (4.2% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.0%. Top competitors: REWE (124), EDEKA (116), PENNY (84).
There are 206 stores operated by FRISTO in Germany as of 27 May 2026. The federal state with the highest presence is Bayern, which hosts 92 stores (44.7% of the brand’s national footprint). FRISTO accounts for 0.3% of all 78,951 stores in Germany.
- Dresden, Stadt — 6 stores (2.9% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.5%. Top competitors: Netto (54), ALDI (26), REWE (25).
- Nürnberg — 6 stores (2.9% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.4%. Top competitors: Norma (35), REWE (34), EDEKA (29).
- Chemnitz, Stadt — 4 stores (1.9% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.6%. Top competitors: EDEKA (28), Netto (25), REWE (13).
There are 205 stores operated by Combi in Germany as of 27 May 2026. The federal state with the highest presence is Niedersachsen, which hosts 126 stores (61.5% of the brand’s national footprint). Combi accounts for 0.3% of all 78,951 stores in Germany.
- Bielefeld, Kreisfreie Stadt — 21 stores (10.2% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 9.6%. Top competitors: ALDI (18), EDEKA (17), REWE (17).
- Wilhelmshaven, Kreisfreie Stadt — 5 stores (2.4% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 6.1%. Top competitors: Netto (7), ALDI (6), EDEKA (5).
- Oldenburg (Oldenburg), Kreisfreie Stadt — 5 stores (2.4% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 3.1%. Top competitors: ALDI (10), Netto (9), Lidl (8).
There are 199 stores operated by K + K Klaas in Germany as of 27 May 2026. The federal state with the highest presence is Nordrhein-Westfalen, which hosts 132 stores (66.3% of the brand’s national footprint). K + K Klaas accounts for 0.3% of all 78,951 stores in Germany.
- Gronau (Westf.) — 9 stores (4.5% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 18.8%. Top competitors: ALDI (4), Lidl (3), Netto (2).
- Nordhorn — 9 stores (4.5% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 20.5%. Top competitors: ALDI (5), Lidl (3), Kaufland (2).
- Münster, Kreisfreie Stadt — 8 stores (4.0% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 3.1%. Top competitors: EDEKA (27), REWE (23), ALDI (17).
There are 199 stores operated by Mix Markt in Germany as of 27 May 2026. The federal state with the highest presence is Nordrhein-Westfalen, which hosts 48 stores (24.1% of the brand’s national footprint). Mix Markt accounts for 0.3% of all 78,951 stores in Germany.
- Nürnberg — 4 stores (2.0% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.0%. Top competitors: Norma (35), REWE (34), EDEKA (29).
- Düsseldorf, Kreisfreie Stadt — 3 stores (1.5% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.7%. Top competitors: REWE (44), Netto (37), ALDI (36).
- Hamburg — 3 stores (1.5% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.3%. Top competitors: REWE (124), EDEKA (116), PENNY (84).
There are 195 stores operated by NP-Markt in Germany as of 27 May 2026. The federal state with the highest presence is Sachsen-Anhalt, which hosts 108 stores (55.4% of the brand’s national footprint). NP-Markt accounts for 0.2% of all 78,951 stores in Germany.
- Magdeburg, Landeshauptstadt, Kreisfreie Stadt — 7 stores (3.6% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 3.4%. Top competitors: EDEKA (18), REWE (16), Netto (12).
- Dessauroßlau, Kreisfreie Stadt — 6 stores (3.1% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 6.8%. Top competitors: EDEKA (10), Netto (6), PENNY (6).
- Hannover, Landeshauptstadt — 5 stores (2.6% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.2%. Top competitors: REWE (51), EDEKA (38), Netto (24).
There are 190 stores operated by MÄC-GEIZ in Germany as of 27 May 2026. The federal state with the highest presence is Sachsen-Anhalt, which hosts 41 stores (21.6% of the brand’s national footprint). MÄC-GEIZ accounts for 0.2% of all 78,951 stores in Germany.
- Berlin — 24 stores (12.6% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.3%. Top competitors: REWE (188), Netto (171), EDEKA (164).
- Leipzig, Stadt — 8 stores (4.2% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.7%. Top competitors: Konsum (39), ALDI (33), REWE (32).
- Dresden, Stadt — 5 stores (2.6% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.3%. Top competitors: Netto (54), ALDI (26), REWE (25).
There are 179 stores operated by famila in Germany as of 27 May 2026. The federal state with the highest presence is Schleswig-Holstein, which hosts 90 stores (50.3% of the brand’s national footprint). famila accounts for 0.2% of all 78,951 stores in Germany.
- Kiel, Landeshauptstadt, Kreisfreie Stadt — 11 stores (6.1% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 5.2%. Top competitors: REWE (26), ALDI (22), Lidl (7).
- Lübeck, Hansestadt, Kreisfreie Stadt — 6 stores (3.4% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 3.3%. Top competitors: REWE (22), ALDI (16), EDEKA (12).
- Rendsburg — 4 stores (2.2% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 9.8%. Top competitors: ALDI (3), EDEKA (3), Lidl (2).
There are 159 stores operated by HOL'AB! in Germany as of 27 May 2026. The federal state with the highest presence is Niedersachsen, which hosts 127 stores (79.9% of the brand’s national footprint). HOL'AB! accounts for 0.2% of all 78,951 stores in Germany.
- Bremen, Kreisfreie Stadt — 16 stores (10.1% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 3.8%. Top competitors: REWE (46), ALDI (29), Netto (27).
- Delmenhorst, Kreisfreie Stadt — 5 stores (3.1% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 6.8%. Top competitors: EDEKA (5), ALDI (4), Netto (4).
- Hannover, Landeshauptstadt — 4 stores (2.5% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.9%. Top competitors: REWE (51), EDEKA (38), Netto (24).
There are 131 stores operated by Alnatura in Germany as of 27 May 2026. The federal state with the highest presence is Baden-Württemberg, which hosts 36 stores (27.5% of the brand’s national footprint). Alnatura accounts for 0.2% of all 78,951 stores in Germany.
- Berlin — 13 stores (9.9% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.7%. Top competitors: REWE (188), Netto (171), EDEKA (164).
- München, Landeshauptstadt — 9 stores (6.9% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.9%. Top competitors: EDEKA (131), REWE (100), PENNY (51).
- Frankfurt Am Main, Kreisfreie Stadt — 8 stores (6.1% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.4%. Top competitors: REWE (82), ALDI (32), PENNY (24).
There are 124 stores operated by Konsum in Germany as of 27 May 2026. The federal state with the highest presence is Sachsen, which hosts 79 stores (63.7% of the brand’s national footprint). Konsum accounts for 0.2% of all 78,951 stores in Germany.
- Leipzig, Stadt — 39 stores (31.5% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 8.2%. Top competitors: ALDI (33), Netto (32), REWE (32).
- Dresden, Stadt — 23 stores (18.5% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 5.8%. Top competitors: Netto (54), ALDI (26), REWE (25).
- Halle (Saale), Kreisfreie Stadt — 6 stores (4.8% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 3.1%. Top competitors: Netto (24), EDEKA (16), REWE (15).
There are 104 stores operated by HIT in Germany as of 27 May 2026. The federal state with the highest presence is Nordrhein-Westfalen, which hosts 57 stores (54.8% of the brand’s national footprint). HIT accounts for 0.1% of all 78,951 stores in Germany.
- München, Landeshauptstadt — 7 stores (6.7% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.7%. Top competitors: EDEKA (131), REWE (100), PENNY (51).
- Berlin — 5 stores (4.8% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.3%. Top competitors: REWE (188), Netto (171), EDEKA (164).
- Köln, Kreisfreie Stadt — 4 stores (3.8% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.6%. Top competitors: REWE (101), ALDI (56), Lidl (51).
There are 95 stores operated by METRO in Germany as of 27 May 2026. The federal state with the highest presence is Nordrhein-Westfalen, which hosts 16 stores (16.8% of the brand’s national footprint). METRO accounts for 0.1% of all 78,951 stores in Germany.
- Berlin — 3 stores (3.2% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.2%. Top competitors: REWE (188), Netto (171), EDEKA (164).
- Hamburg — 3 stores (3.2% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.3%. Top competitors: REWE (124), EDEKA (116), PENNY (84).
- Dortmund, Kreisfreie Stadt — 2 stores (2.1% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.6%. Top competitors: REWE (50), Netto (33), ALDI (28).
There are 85 stores operated by GLOBUS in Germany as of 27 May 2026. The federal state with the highest presence is Rheinland-Pfalz, which hosts 19 stores (22.4% of the brand’s national footprint). GLOBUS accounts for 0.1% of all 78,951 stores in Germany.
- Plattling, St — 3 stores (3.5% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 11.5%. Top competitors: ALDI (1), EDEKA (1), Lidl (1).
- Erfurt, Kreisfreie Stadt — 3 stores (3.5% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.6%. Top competitors: REWE (14), Netto (13), ALDI (7).
- Bobenheimroxheim, Verbandsfr. Gemeinde — 2 stores (2.4% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 22.2%. Top competitors: ALDI (1), PENNY (1).
There are 74 stores operated by Tante-M in Germany as of 27 May 2026. The federal state with the highest presence is Baden-Württemberg, which hosts 59 stores (79.7% of the brand’s national footprint). Tante-M accounts for 0.1% of all 78,951 stores in Germany.
- Burladingen, Stadt — 3 stores (4.1% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 15.8%. Top competitors: ALDI (1), EDEKA (1), Lidl (1).
- Steinheim An Der Murr, Stadt — 2 stores (2.7% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 13.3%. Top competitors: Kaufland (2), ALDI (1), Norma (1).
- Bad Urach, Stadt — 2 stores (2.7% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 14.3%. Top competitors: REWE (2), ALDI (1), Lidl (1).
