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 | 6,252 | Download |
| #2 | REWE | 4,954 | Download |
| #3 | Netto | 4,748 | Download |
| #4 | ALDI | 4,310 | Download |
| #5 | Lidl | 3,315 | Download |
| #6 | PENNY | 2,165 | Download |
| #7 | Norma | 1,366 | Download |
| #8 | Kaufland | 817 | Download |
| #9 | Nahkauf | 531 | Download |
| #10 | tegut... | 334 | Download |
| #11 | Denns BioMarkt | 319 | Download |
| #12 | SPAR | 300 | Download |
| #13 | EuroShop | 283 | Download |
| #14 | FRISTO | 202 | Download |
| #15 | Combi | 201 | Download |
| #16 | NP-Markt | 200 | Download |
| #17 | K + K Klaas | 199 | Download |
| #18 | MÄC-GEIZ | 185 | Download |
| #19 | Mix Markt | 182 | Download |
| #20 | HOL'AB! | 155 | Download |
| #21 | Alnatura | 126 | Download |
| #22 | famila | 118 | Download |
| #23 | Konsum | 118 | Download |
| #24 | HIT | 99 | Download |
| #25 | METRO | 95 | Download |
| #26 | Tante-M | 72 | 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
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There are 6,252 stores operated by EDEKA in Germany as of 20 March 2026. The federal state with the highest presence is Bayern, which hosts 1,551 stores (24.8% of the brand’s national footprint). EDEKA accounts for 8.1% of all 77,211 stores in Germany.
- Berlin — 156 stores (2.5% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 9.0%. Top competitors: REWE (184), Netto (170), Lidl (143).
- München, Landeshauptstadt — 129 stores (2.1% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 12.6%. Top competitors: REWE (99), PENNY (50), Lidl (46).
- Hamburg — 112 stores (1.8% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 9.9%. Top competitors: REWE (119), PENNY (84), ALDI (82).
There are 4,954 stores operated by REWE in Germany as of 20 March 2026. The federal state with the highest presence is Nordrhein-Westfalen, which hosts 1,063 stores (21.5% of the brand’s national footprint). REWE accounts for 6.4% of all 77,211 stores in Germany.
- Berlin — 184 stores (3.7% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 10.7%. Top competitors: Netto (170), EDEKA (156), Lidl (143).
- Hamburg — 119 stores (2.4% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 10.5%. Top competitors: EDEKA (112), PENNY (84), ALDI (82).
- Köln, Kreisfreie Stadt — 100 stores (2.0% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 14.1%. Top competitors: ALDI (56), Lidl (51), Netto (45).
There are 4,748 stores operated by Netto in Germany as of 20 March 2026. The federal state with the highest presence is Nordrhein-Westfalen, which hosts 897 stores (18.9% of the brand’s national footprint). Netto accounts for 6.1% of all 77,211 stores in Germany.
- Berlin — 170 stores (3.6% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 9.8%. Top competitors: REWE (184), EDEKA (156), Lidl (143).
- Dresden, Stadt — 54 stores (1.1% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 14.0%. Top competitors: ALDI (26), REWE (25), Konsum (21).
- Köln, Kreisfreie Stadt — 45 stores (0.9% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 6.4%. Top competitors: REWE (100), ALDI (56), Lidl (51).
There are 4,310 stores operated by ALDI in Germany as of 20 March 2026. The federal state with the highest presence is Nordrhein-Westfalen, which hosts 1,094 stores (25.4% of the brand’s national footprint). ALDI accounts for 5.6% of all 77,211 stores in Germany.
- Berlin — 131 stores (3.0% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 7.6%. Top competitors: REWE (184), Netto (170), EDEKA (156).
- Hamburg — 82 stores (1.9% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 7.2%. Top competitors: REWE (119), EDEKA (112), PENNY (84).
- Köln, Kreisfreie Stadt — 56 stores (1.3% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 7.9%. Top competitors: REWE (100), Lidl (51), Netto (45).
There are 3,315 stores operated by Lidl in Germany as of 20 March 2026. The federal state with the highest presence is Nordrhein-Westfalen, which hosts 718 stores (21.7% of the brand’s national footprint). Lidl accounts for 4.3% of all 77,211 stores in Germany.
- Berlin — 143 stores (4.3% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 8.3%. Top competitors: REWE (184), Netto (170), EDEKA (156).
- Hamburg — 63 stores (1.9% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 5.6%. Top competitors: REWE (119), EDEKA (112), PENNY (84).
- Köln, Kreisfreie Stadt — 51 stores (1.5% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 7.2%. Top competitors: REWE (100), ALDI (56), Netto (45).
There are 2,165 stores operated by PENNY in Germany as of 20 March 2026. The federal state with the highest presence is Nordrhein-Westfalen, which hosts 387 stores (17.9% of the brand’s national footprint). PENNY accounts for 2.8% of all 77,211 stores in Germany.
- Hamburg — 84 stores (3.9% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 7.4%. Top competitors: REWE (119), EDEKA (112), ALDI (82).
- Berlin — 73 stores (3.4% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 4.2%. Top competitors: REWE (184), Netto (170), EDEKA (156).
- München, Landeshauptstadt — 50 stores (2.3% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 4.9%. Top competitors: EDEKA (129), REWE (99), Lidl (46).
There are 1,366 stores operated by Norma in Germany as of 20 March 2026. The federal state with the highest presence is Bayern, which hosts 512 stores (37.5% of the brand’s national footprint). Norma accounts for 1.8% of all 77,211 stores in Germany.
- Nürnberg — 35 stores (2.6% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 8.6%. Top competitors: REWE (34), EDEKA (28), Lidl (22).
- Berlin — 22 stores (1.6% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.3%. Top competitors: REWE (184), Netto (170), EDEKA (156).
- München, Landeshauptstadt — 20 stores (1.5% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 2.0%. Top competitors: EDEKA (129), REWE (99), PENNY (50).
There are 817 stores operated by Kaufland in Germany as of 20 March 2026. The federal state with the highest presence is Nordrhein-Westfalen, which hosts 147 stores (18.0% of the brand’s national footprint). Kaufland accounts for 1.1% of all 77,211 stores in Germany.
- Berlin — 35 stores (4.3% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 2.0%. Top competitors: REWE (184), Netto (170), EDEKA (156).
- Hamburg — 11 stores (1.3% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.0%. Top competitors: REWE (119), EDEKA (112), 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 531 stores operated by Nahkauf in Germany as of 20 March 2026. The federal state with the highest presence is Hessen, which hosts 102 stores (19.2% of the brand’s national footprint). Nahkauf accounts for 0.7% of all 77,211 stores in Germany.
- Berlin — 14 stores (2.6% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.8%. Top competitors: REWE (184), Netto (170), EDEKA (156).
- Frankfurt Am Main, Kreisfreie Stadt — 11 stores (2.1% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.9%. Top competitors: REWE (81), ALDI (32), PENNY (24).
- Karlsruhe, Stadtkreis — 7 stores (1.3% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 3.1%. Top competitors: EDEKA (15), ALDI (12), REWE (12).
There are 334 stores operated by tegut... in Germany as of 20 March 2026. The federal state with the highest presence is Hessen, which hosts 192 stores (57.5% of the brand’s national footprint). tegut... accounts for 0.4% of all 77,211 stores in Germany.
- Frankfurt Am Main, Kreisfreie Stadt — 17 stores (5.1% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 3.0%. Top competitors: REWE (81), ALDI (32), PENNY (24).
- Fulda — 13 stores (3.9% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 13.8%. Top competitors: ALDI (6), EDEKA (4), Lidl (3).
- Kassel, Kreisfreie Stadt — 11 stores (3.3% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 5.4%. Top competitors: REWE (15), EDEKA (11), Lidl (10).
There are 319 stores operated by Denns BioMarkt in Germany as of 20 March 2026. The federal state with the highest presence is Bayern, which hosts 76 stores (23.8% of the brand’s national footprint). Denns BioMarkt accounts for 0.4% of all 77,211 stores in Germany.
- Berlin — 26 stores (8.2% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.5%. Top competitors: REWE (184), Netto (170), EDEKA (156).
- Hamburg — 12 stores (3.8% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.1%. Top competitors: REWE (119), EDEKA (112), PENNY (84).
- Stuttgart, Landeshauptstadt, Stadtkreis — 9 stores (2.8% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.7%. Top competitors: REWE (31), EDEKA (23), ALDI (20).
There are 300 stores operated by SPAR in Germany as of 20 March 2026. The federal state with the highest presence is Nordrhein-Westfalen, which hosts 71 stores (23.7% of the brand’s national footprint). SPAR accounts for 0.4% of all 77,211 stores in Germany.
- Hamburg — 10 stores (3.3% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.9%. Top competitors: REWE (119), EDEKA (112), PENNY (84).
- Berlin — 7 stores (2.3% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.4%. Top competitors: REWE (184), Netto (170), EDEKA (156).
- Bremen, Kreisfreie Stadt — 5 stores (1.7% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.2%. Top competitors: REWE (45), ALDI (29), Netto (27).
There are 283 stores operated by EuroShop in Germany as of 20 March 2026. The federal state with the highest presence is Nordrhein-Westfalen, which hosts 83 stores (29.3% of the brand’s national footprint). EuroShop accounts for 0.4% of all 77,211 stores in Germany.
- Berlin — 20 stores (7.1% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.2%. Top competitors: REWE (184), Netto (170), EDEKA (156).
- München, Landeshauptstadt — 13 stores (4.6% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.3%. Top competitors: EDEKA (129), REWE (99), PENNY (50).
- Hamburg — 12 stores (4.2% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.1%. Top competitors: REWE (119), EDEKA (112), PENNY (84).
There are 202 stores operated by FRISTO in Germany as of 20 March 2026. The federal state with the highest presence is Bayern, which hosts 89 stores (44.1% of the brand’s national footprint). FRISTO accounts for 0.3% of all 77,211 stores in Germany.
- Dresden, Stadt — 6 stores (3.0% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.6%. Top competitors: Netto (54), ALDI (26), REWE (25).
- Nürnberg — 6 stores (3.0% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.5%. Top competitors: Norma (35), REWE (34), EDEKA (28).
- Chemnitz, Stadt — 4 stores (2.0% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.7%. Top competitors: EDEKA (27), Netto (25), REWE (13).
There are 201 stores operated by Combi in Germany as of 20 March 2026. The federal state with the highest presence is Niedersachsen, which hosts 125 stores (62.2% of the brand’s national footprint). Combi accounts for 0.3% of all 77,211 stores in Germany.
- Bielefeld, Kreisfreie Stadt — 20 stores (10.0% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 9.4%. Top competitors: ALDI (18), EDEKA (17), REWE (17).
- Wilhelmshaven, Kreisfreie Stadt — 5 stores (2.5% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 6.2%. Top competitors: Netto (7), ALDI (6), EDEKA (5).
- Oldenburg (Oldenburg), Kreisfreie Stadt — 5 stores (2.5% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 3.2%. Top competitors: ALDI (10), Netto (9), Lidl (8).
There are 200 stores operated by NP-Markt in Germany as of 20 March 2026. The federal state with the highest presence is Sachsen-Anhalt, which hosts 110 stores (55.0% of the brand’s national footprint). NP-Markt accounts for 0.3% of all 77,211 stores in Germany.
- Magdeburg, Landeshauptstadt, Kreisfreie Stadt — 7 stores (3.5% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 3.5%. Top competitors: EDEKA (17), REWE (16), Netto (12).
- Dessauroßlau, Kreisfreie Stadt — 6 stores (3.0% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 6.9%. Top competitors: EDEKA (10), Netto (6), PENNY (6).
- Salzgitter, Kreisfreie Stadt — 5 stores (2.5% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 6.0%. Top competitors: REWE (7), ALDI (6), Netto (6).
There are 199 stores operated by K + K Klaas in Germany as of 20 March 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 77,211 stores in Germany.
- Gronau (Westf.) — 9 stores (4.5% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 19.1%. Top competitors: ALDI (4), Lidl (3), Netto (2).
- Nordhorn — 9 stores (4.5% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 21.4%. 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 (26), REWE (23), ALDI (17).
There are 185 stores operated by MÄC-GEIZ in Germany as of 20 March 2026. The federal state with the highest presence is Sachsen-Anhalt, which hosts 39 stores (21.1% of the brand’s national footprint). MÄC-GEIZ accounts for 0.2% of all 77,211 stores in Germany.
- Berlin — 22 stores (11.9% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.3%. Top competitors: REWE (184), Netto (170), EDEKA (156).
- Leipzig, Stadt — 8 stores (4.3% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.7%. Top competitors: Konsum (39), ALDI (33), Netto (32).
- Dresden, Stadt — 4 stores (2.2% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.0%. Top competitors: Netto (54), ALDI (26), REWE (25).
There are 182 stores operated by Mix Markt in Germany as of 20 March 2026. The federal state with the highest presence is Nordrhein-Westfalen, which hosts 45 stores (24.7% of the brand’s national footprint). Mix Markt accounts for 0.2% of all 77,211 stores in Germany.
- Düsseldorf, Kreisfreie Stadt — 3 stores (1.6% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.7%. Top competitors: REWE (43), Netto (37), ALDI (36).
- Nürnberg — 3 stores (1.6% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.7%. Top competitors: Norma (35), REWE (34), EDEKA (28).
- Augsburg — 3 stores (1.6% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.4%. Top competitors: EDEKA (20), REWE (20), Norma (13).
There are 155 stores operated by HOL'AB! in Germany as of 20 March 2026. The federal state with the highest presence is Niedersachsen, which hosts 125 stores (80.6% of the brand’s national footprint). HOL'AB! accounts for 0.2% of all 77,211 stores in Germany.
- Bremen, Kreisfreie Stadt — 14 stores (9.0% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 3.4%. Top competitors: REWE (45), ALDI (29), Netto (27).
- Hannover, Landeshauptstadt — 4 stores (2.6% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.0%. Top competitors: REWE (50), EDEKA (37), Netto (24).
- Hamburg — 4 stores (2.6% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.4%. Top competitors: REWE (119), EDEKA (112), PENNY (84).
There are 126 stores operated by Alnatura in Germany as of 20 March 2026. The federal state with the highest presence is Baden-Württemberg, which hosts 36 stores (28.6% of the brand’s national footprint). Alnatura accounts for 0.2% of all 77,211 stores in Germany.
- Berlin — 11 stores (8.7% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.6%. Top competitors: REWE (184), Netto (170), EDEKA (156).
- München, Landeshauptstadt — 7 stores (5.6% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.7%. Top competitors: EDEKA (129), REWE (99), PENNY (50).
- Frankfurt Am Main, Kreisfreie Stadt — 7 stores (5.6% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.2%. Top competitors: REWE (81), ALDI (32), PENNY (24).
There are 118 stores operated by famila in Germany as of 20 March 2026. The federal state with the highest presence is Schleswig-Holstein, which hosts 55 stores (46.6% of the brand’s national footprint). famila accounts for 0.2% of all 77,211 stores in Germany.
- Kiel, Landeshauptstadt, Kreisfreie Stadt — 6 stores (5.1% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 3.0%. Top competitors: REWE (26), ALDI (21), Lidl (7).
- Lübeck, Hansestadt, Kreisfreie Stadt — 3 stores (2.5% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.7%. Top competitors: REWE (22), ALDI (16), EDEKA (12).
- Neumünster, Kreisfreie Stadt — 2 stores (1.7% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 2.4%. Top competitors: EDEKA (8), PENNY (6), ALDI (5).
There are 118 stores operated by Konsum in Germany as of 20 March 2026. The federal state with the highest presence is Sachsen, which hosts 74 stores (62.7% of the brand’s national footprint). Konsum accounts for 0.2% of all 77,211 stores in Germany.
- Leipzig, Stadt — 39 stores (33.1% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 8.3%. Top competitors: ALDI (33), Netto (32), REWE (32).
- Dresden, Stadt — 21 stores (17.8% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 5.5%. Top competitors: Netto (54), ALDI (26), REWE (25).
- Halle (Saale), Kreisfreie Stadt — 6 stores (5.1% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 3.2%. Top competitors: Netto (24), EDEKA (15), REWE (14).
There are 99 stores operated by HIT in Germany as of 20 March 2026. The federal state with the highest presence is Nordrhein-Westfalen, which hosts 56 stores (56.6% of the brand’s national footprint). HIT accounts for 0.1% of all 77,211 stores in Germany.
- München, Landeshauptstadt — 5 stores (5.1% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.5%. Top competitors: EDEKA (129), REWE (99), PENNY (50).
- Köln, Kreisfreie Stadt — 4 stores (4.0% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.6%. Top competitors: REWE (100), ALDI (56), Lidl (51).
- Berlin — 4 stores (4.0% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.2%. Top competitors: REWE (184), Netto (170), EDEKA (156).
There are 95 stores operated by METRO in Germany as of 20 March 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 77,211 stores in Germany.
- Berlin — 3 stores (3.2% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.2%. Top competitors: REWE (184), Netto (170), EDEKA (156).
- Hamburg — 3 stores (3.2% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.3%. Top competitors: REWE (119), EDEKA (112), 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 (48), Netto (33), ALDI (28).
There are 72 stores operated by Tante-M in Germany as of 20 March 2026. The federal state with the highest presence is Baden-Württemberg, which hosts 56 stores (77.8% of the brand’s national footprint). Tante-M accounts for 0.1% of all 77,211 stores in Germany.
- Burladingen, Stadt — 3 stores (4.2% 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 (2.8% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 13.3%. Top competitors: Kaufland (2), ALDI (1), Norma (1).
- Breisach Am Rhein, Stadt — 2 stores (2.8% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 11.8%. Top competitors: ALDI (1), EDEKA (1), FRISTO (1).
