Report: Netherlands Grocery Network Report: Locations, Coverage & Market Leaders
This report provides a data-driven assessment of the Grocery landscape in the Netherlands, combining national stores totals, regional distribution patterns by region, 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 the Netherlands'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 | Albert Heijn | 1,261 | Download |
| #2 | Jumbo | 724 | Download |
| #3 | ALDI | 494 | Download |
| #4 | PLUS | 479 | Download |
| #5 | SPAR | 454 | Download |
| #6 | Lidl | 449 | Download |
| #7 | Action | 423 | Download |
| #8 | Holland & Barrett | 200 | Download |
| #9 | Dirk van den Broek | 134 | Download |
| #10 | Vomar | 108 | Download |
| #11 | DekaMarkt | 107 | Download |
| #12 | Ekoplaza | 91 | Download |
| #13 | Poiesz | 87 | Download |
| #14 | Hoogvliet | 83 | Download |
| #15 | Nettorama | 82 | Download |
| #16 | Alexanderhoeve | 74 | Download |
Top 3 brands in Drenthe
Top 3 brands in Flevoland
Top 3 brands in Fryslân
Top 3 brands in Gelderland
Top 3 brands in Groningen
Top 3 brands in Limburg
Top 3 brands in Noord-Brabant
Top 3 brands in Noord-Holland
Top 3 brands in Overijssel
Top 3 brands in Utrecht
Top 3 brands in Zeeland
Top 3 brands in Zuid-Holland
Learn more about the largest Grocery brands in the Netherlands in 2026
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There are 1,261 stores operated by Albert Heijn in the Netherlands as of 26 May 2026. The region with the highest presence is Noord-Holland, which hosts 292 stores (23.2% of the brand’s national footprint). Albert Heijn accounts for 6.6% of all 19,036 stores in the Netherlands.
- Amsterdam — 116 stores (9.2% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 9.9%. Top competitors: Jumbo (25), Holland & Barrett (18), SPAR (17).
- Den Haag — 52 stores (4.1% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 7.4%. Top competitors: SPAR (16), Jumbo (12), ALDI (9).
- Rotterdam — 49 stores (3.9% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 7.3%. Top competitors: Dirk van den Broek (19), SPAR (15), Lidl (13).
There are 724 stores operated by Jumbo in the Netherlands as of 26 May 2026. The region with the highest presence is Noord-Brabant, which hosts 163 stores (22.5% of the brand’s national footprint). Jumbo accounts for 3.8% of all 19,036 stores in the Netherlands.
- Amsterdam — 25 stores (3.5% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 2.1%. Top competitors: Albert Heijn (116), Holland & Barrett (18), SPAR (17).
- Eindhoven — 14 stores (1.9% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 6.0%. Top competitors: Albert Heijn (24), Lidl (10), Action (6).
- Rotterdam — 12 stores (1.7% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.8%. Top competitors: Albert Heijn (49), Dirk van den Broek (19), SPAR (15).
There are 494 stores operated by ALDI in the Netherlands as of 26 May 2026. The region with the highest presence is Noord-Brabant, which hosts 88 stores (17.8% of the brand’s national footprint). ALDI accounts for 2.6% of all 19,036 stores in the Netherlands.
- Den Haag — 9 stores (1.8% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.3%. Top competitors: Albert Heijn (52), SPAR (16), Jumbo (12).
- Amsterdam — 8 stores (1.6% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.7%. Top competitors: Albert Heijn (116), Jumbo (25), Holland & Barrett (18).
- Enschede — 6 stores (1.2% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 3.5%. Top competitors: Albert Heijn (10), Jumbo (10), Action (5).
There are 479 stores operated by PLUS in the Netherlands as of 26 May 2026. The region with the highest presence is Gelderland, which hosts 92 stores (19.2% of the brand’s national footprint). PLUS accounts for 2.5% of all 19,036 stores in the Netherlands.
- Rotterdam — 9 stores (1.9% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.3%. Top competitors: Albert Heijn (49), Dirk van den Broek (19), SPAR (15).
- Nijmegen — 9 stores (1.9% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 7.0%. Top competitors: Albert Heijn (10), SPAR (6), Jumbo (5).
- Groningen — 7 stores (1.5% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 3.8%. Top competitors: Albert Heijn (22), Jumbo (10), Lidl (7).
There are 454 stores operated by SPAR in the Netherlands as of 26 May 2026. The region with the highest presence is Gelderland, which hosts 73 stores (16.1% of the brand’s national footprint). SPAR accounts for 2.4% of all 19,036 stores in the Netherlands.
- Amsterdam — 17 stores (3.7% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.4%. Top competitors: Albert Heijn (116), Jumbo (25), Holland & Barrett (18).
- Den Haag — 16 stores (3.5% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 2.3%. Top competitors: Albert Heijn (52), Jumbo (12), ALDI (9).
- Rotterdam — 15 stores (3.3% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 2.2%. Top competitors: Albert Heijn (49), Dirk van den Broek (19), Lidl (13).
There are 449 stores operated by Lidl in the Netherlands as of 26 May 2026. The region with the highest presence is Zuid-Holland, which hosts 90 stores (20.0% of the brand’s national footprint). Lidl accounts for 2.4% of all 19,036 stores in the Netherlands.
- Amsterdam — 14 stores (3.1% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.2%. Top competitors: Albert Heijn (116), Jumbo (25), Holland & Barrett (18).
- Rotterdam — 13 stores (2.9% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.9%. Top competitors: Albert Heijn (49), Dirk van den Broek (19), SPAR (15).
- Eindhoven — 10 stores (2.2% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 4.3%. Top competitors: Albert Heijn (24), Jumbo (14), Action (6).
There are 423 stores operated by Action in the Netherlands as of 26 May 2026. The region with the highest presence is Zuid-Holland, which hosts 75 stores (17.7% of the brand’s national footprint). Action accounts for 2.2% of all 19,036 stores in the Netherlands.
- Amsterdam — 14 stores (3.3% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.2%. Top competitors: Albert Heijn (116), Jumbo (25), Holland & Barrett (18).
- Rotterdam — 11 stores (2.6% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.6%. Top competitors: Albert Heijn (49), Dirk van den Broek (19), SPAR (15).
- Den Haag — 8 stores (1.9% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.1%. Top competitors: Albert Heijn (52), SPAR (16), Jumbo (12).
There are 200 stores operated by Holland & Barrett in the Netherlands as of 26 May 2026. The region with the highest presence is Zuid-Holland, which hosts 48 stores (24.0% of the brand’s national footprint). Holland & Barrett accounts for 1.1% of all 19,036 stores in the Netherlands.
- Amsterdam — 18 stores (9.0% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.5%. Top competitors: Albert Heijn (116), Jumbo (25), SPAR (17).
- Den Haag — 8 stores (4.0% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.1%. Top competitors: Albert Heijn (52), SPAR (16), Jumbo (12).
- Rotterdam — 8 stores (4.0% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.2%. Top competitors: Albert Heijn (49), Dirk van den Broek (19), SPAR (15).
There are 134 stores operated by Dirk van den Broek in the Netherlands as of 26 May 2026. The region with the highest presence is Zuid-Holland, which hosts 67 stores (50.0% of the brand’s national footprint). Dirk van den Broek accounts for 0.7% of all 19,036 stores in the Netherlands.
- Rotterdam — 19 stores (14.2% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 2.8%. Top competitors: Albert Heijn (49), SPAR (15), Lidl (13).
- Amsterdam — 14 stores (10.4% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.2%. Top competitors: Albert Heijn (116), Jumbo (25), Holland & Barrett (18).
- Utrecht — 3 stores (2.2% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.0%. Top competitors: Albert Heijn (29), Jumbo (11), SPAR (8).
There are 108 stores operated by Vomar in the Netherlands as of 26 May 2026. The region with the highest presence is Noord-Holland, which hosts 88 stores (81.5% of the brand’s national footprint). Vomar accounts for 0.6% of all 19,036 stores in the Netherlands.
- Amsterdam — 15 stores (13.9% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.3%. Top competitors: Albert Heijn (116), Jumbo (25), Holland & Barrett (18).
- Haarlem — 5 stores (4.6% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 3.1%. Top competitors: Albert Heijn (13), DekaMarkt (12), Holland & Barrett (4).
- Almere — 5 stores (4.6% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 2.7%. Top competitors: Albert Heijn (16), Action (5), Lidl (5).
There are 107 stores operated by DekaMarkt in the Netherlands as of 26 May 2026. The region with the highest presence is Noord-Holland, which hosts 76 stores (71.0% of the brand’s national footprint). DekaMarkt accounts for 0.6% of all 19,036 stores in the Netherlands.
- Haarlem — 12 stores (11.2% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 7.4%. Top competitors: Albert Heijn (13), Vomar (5), Holland & Barrett (4).
- Apeldoorn — 6 stores (5.6% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 5.7%. Top competitors: Albert Heijn (8), ALDI (4), PLUS (4).
- Zaandam — 5 stores (4.7% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 7.6%. Top competitors: Albert Heijn (7), Vomar (3), ALDI (2).
There are 91 stores operated by Ekoplaza in the Netherlands as of 26 May 2026. The region with the highest presence is Noord-Holland, which hosts 28 stores (30.8% of the brand’s national footprint). Ekoplaza accounts for 0.5% of all 19,036 stores in the Netherlands.
- Amsterdam — 15 stores (16.5% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.3%. Top competitors: Albert Heijn (116), Jumbo (25), Holland & Barrett (18).
- Den Haag — 6 stores (6.6% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.9%. Top competitors: Albert Heijn (52), SPAR (16), Jumbo (12).
- Utrecht — 4 stores (4.4% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.3%. Top competitors: Albert Heijn (29), Jumbo (11), SPAR (8).
There are 87 stores operated by Poiesz in the Netherlands as of 26 May 2026. The region with the highest presence is Fryslân, which hosts 54 stores (62.1% of the brand’s national footprint). Poiesz accounts for 0.5% of all 19,036 stores in the Netherlands.
- Leeuwarden — 5 stores (5.7% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 4.6%. Top competitors: Albert Heijn (9), Jumbo (7), ALDI (5).
- Sneek — 3 stores (3.4% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 7.7%. Top competitors: Jumbo (4), ALDI (3), Albert Heijn (2).
- Assen — 3 stores (3.4% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 5.9%. Top competitors: Albert Heijn (5), Jumbo (3), Action (2).
There are 83 stores operated by Hoogvliet in the Netherlands as of 26 May 2026. The region with the highest presence is Zuid-Holland, which hosts 57 stores (68.7% of the brand’s national footprint). Hoogvliet accounts for 0.4% of all 19,036 stores in the Netherlands.
- Den Haag — 7 stores (8.4% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.0%. Top competitors: Albert Heijn (52), SPAR (16), Jumbo (12).
- Hoogvliet — 5 stores (6.0% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 19.2%. Top competitors: Albert Heijn (2), Dirk van den Broek (2), Lidl (2).
- Zoetermeer — 4 stores (4.8% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 4.3%. Top competitors: Albert Heijn (7), Jumbo (6), Dirk van den Broek (3).
There are 82 stores operated by Nettorama in the Netherlands as of 26 May 2026. The region with the highest presence is Noord-Brabant, which hosts 21 stores (25.6% of the brand’s national footprint). Nettorama accounts for 0.4% of all 19,036 stores in the Netherlands.
- Oosterhout — 2 stores (2.4% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 3.8%. Top competitors: Albert Heijn (3), Jumbo (3), ALDI (2).
- Apeldoorn — 2 stores (2.4% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.9%. Top competitors: Albert Heijn (8), DekaMarkt (6), ALDI (4).
- Gilze — 2 stores (2.4% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 25.0%. Top competitors: Action (1), Jumbo (1).
There are 74 stores operated by Alexanderhoeve in the Netherlands as of 26 May 2026. The region with the highest presence is Zuid-Holland, which hosts 30 stores (40.5% of the brand’s national footprint). Alexanderhoeve accounts for 0.4% of all 19,036 stores in the Netherlands.
- Den Haag — 7 stores (9.5% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.0%. Top competitors: Albert Heijn (52), SPAR (16), Jumbo (12).
- Amsterdam — 7 stores (9.5% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.6%. Top competitors: Albert Heijn (116), Jumbo (25), Holland & Barrett (18).
- Almere — 2 stores (2.7% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.1%. Top competitors: Albert Heijn (16), Action (5), Lidl (5).
