List of METRO Supermarkets in Germany: 96 Locations (CSV)
List of METRO Supermarkets in Germany: 96 Locations (CSV)
METRO is a leading international wholesale company in Germany, catering primarily to the hotel, restaurant, and catering (HoReCa) industry. While it requires a trade membership, it is a massive player in the food distribution landscape.
As of 8 October 2026, METRO operates 96 supermarkets in Germany, according to Geolocet. By Federal State, the largest counts are in Nordrhein-Westfalen with 16 stores, Baden-Württemberg with 15 stores and Niedersachsen with 14 stores. The dataset is delivered as a CSV file with 20 fields.
Dataset Summary
- Dataset Coverage: 96 METRO supermarkets in Germany
- Contents: Coordinates, addresses, postal codes, administrative divisions, contact details, and popularity scores
- File Format: Fully geocoded CSV dataset (UTF-8)
- Free Sample: Instantly accessible dataset to verify structure and data quality
- Use Cases: Suitable for GIS, retail analytics, site selection, and AI/RAG workflows
- Last Updated: 8 October 2026
Dataset Methodology:
This dataset is compiled from publicly available business listings, official company sources, and geospatial validation workflows. Automated quality checks and manual analyst reviews are applied to improve coordinate precision, address standardisation, duplicate detection, and overall analytical consistency.
It is periodically reviewed and updated to reflect known network changes, closures, relocations, and newly identified locations.
Dataset fields included in the CSV:
- GUID
- Title
- Latitude
- Longitude
- Street No
- Street
- Area
- City
- Admin_level_1
- Admin_level_2
- Gemeinde
- Federal State
- Population
- Postal Code
- Address
- Wheelchair
- Popularity Score
- Phone
- Website
- Opening hours
Data Quality Scorecard
- Geospatial Accuracy: 98%+ (Verified WGS84 Coordinates)
- Contact Details (Phone)92%
- Web Address71%
- Opening Hours93%
- Popularity Score100%
Data Preview: Sample geospatial records from the METRO dataset in Germany
| ID | Location Title | Latitude | Longitude | Postal Code | Full Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 499cf4e... | METRO (Schwelm) | 51.287623 | 7.271044 | 58332 | 9 Saarstraße, Schwelm, 58332, Arnsber... |
| 17eb4ec... | METRO (Altona) | 53.564870 | 9.938670 | 22769 | 8 Plöner Straße, Hamburg, 22769, Germany |
| 407b2ec... | METRO (Salach) | 48.685282 | 9.727674 | 73084 | 7 Im Alber, Salach, 73084, Stuttgart,... |
| b2798c0... | METRO (Geestland) | 53.620950 | 8.656880 | 27607 | 101 Drangstedter Chaussee, Geestland,... |
| 2112d2a... | METRO (Böblingen) | 48.680784 | 8.994173 | 71034 | 100 Herrenberger Straße, Böblingen, 7... |
Note: Only a subset of the full dataset fields are displayed here. Download the free sample (option above) to view all fields and verify the data structure.
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- Regularly updated: last updated 8 October 2026
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Regional Distribution Breakdown
Looking at the geographic distribution, the highest concentration of METRO locations in Germany is found in Nordrhein-Westfalen (16 sites, equivalent to 0.09 METRO supermarkets per 100,000 residents). This is followed by Baden-Württemberg (15 sites; 0.13 per 100,000) and Niedersachsen (14 sites; 0.17 per 100,000). From a market-penetration perspective, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern has the highest brand density at 0.25 locations per 100,000 people (population: 1,615,000), making it the most saturated region for METRO in Germany. By contrast, Schleswig-Holstein records only 0.07 locations per 100,000 residents (population: 2,930,000), indicating a potential white-space opportunity for network expansion or competitor analysis. This granular regional data helps analysts understand specific market density, localized brand presence, and population-adjusted coverage across Germany.
| Region | METRO Locations | Population | Density per 100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nordrhein-Westfalen | 16 | 17,995,000 | 0.09 |
| Baden-Württemberg | 15 | 11,170,000 | 0.13 |
| Niedersachsen | 14 | 8,055,000 | 0.17 |
| Bayern | 11 | 13,230,000 | 0.08 |
| Hessen | 6 | 6,320,000 | 0.09 |
| Brandenburg | 5 | 2,545,000 | 0.2 |
| Mecklenburg-Vorpommern | 4 | 1,615,000 | 0.25 |
| Sachsen | 4 | 4,055,000 | 0.1 |
| Thüringen | 4 | 2,115,000 | 0.19 |
| Berlin | 3 | 3,690,000 | 0.08 |
| Hamburg | 3 | 1,860,000 | 0.16 |
| Rheinland-Pfalz | 3 | 4,120,000 | 0.07 |
| Sachsen-Anhalt | 3 | 2,175,000 | 0.14 |
| Saarland | 2 | 985,000 | 0.2 |
| Schleswig-Holstein | 2 | 2,930,000 | 0.07 |
| Bremen | 1 | 675,000 | 0.15 |
Learn more about the brand network in our report: METRO Germany store report: locations by federal state and city
Geolocet is a store location data provider. See also our POI datasets.
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Need the data in another format?
We can deliver this dataset in alternative formats upon request (GeoJSON, Shapefile, Excel, PostgreSQL import files, etc.). Contact us at contact@geolocet.com.
Who uses this data?
- Economic Development: Agencies identifying underserved neighborhoods or "retail deserts" for targeted commercial investment.
- Smart City Research: Academic researchers analyzing commercial density, urban growth patterns, and spatial economics.
- Consumer Behavior Analytics: Researchers correlating local demographics, foot traffic data, and proximity to physical stores.
- Vendor Distribution: FMCG and wholesale suppliers identifying specific retail locations for direct-store-delivery (DSD) pitching.
- Territory Management: Field sales directors partitioning regional territories and routing field agents efficiently using exact addresses.
- Last-Mile Delivery Routing: E-commerce and food-delivery planners optimizing localized courier routes and dispatch proximity.
- Mobility Analysis: Transport consultants evaluating retail proximity to major transit corridors and parking infrastructure.
- Store Closure & Relocation Strategy: Corporate teams optimizing existing footprints by analyzing underperforming regions.
- Franchise Expansion: Network development teams assessing market saturation and mapping open territories for new franchisees.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many METRO supermarkets are there in each Federal State of Germany?
A: By Federal State, Nordrhein-Westfalen has 16 METRO supermarkets (0.09 stores per 100,000 residents), Baden-Württemberg has 15 (0.13 stores per 100,000 residents) and Niedersachsen has 14 (0.17 stores per 100,000 residents). Bayern has 11, Hessen 6 and Brandenburg 5.
Q: Which fields does the dataset include, and how complete are they?
A: The dataset has 20 fields. GUID, Title, Latitude, Longitude, City, Admin_level_1, Gemeinde, Federal State, Population, Postal Code, Address, Wheelchair and Popularity Score are present in 100% of records, followed by Street No (99.0%), Street (99.0%), Opening hours (92.7%), Phone (91.7%), Website (70.8%), Area (55.2%) and Admin_level_2 (50.0%).
Q: When was the data last updated?
A: The data was last updated on 8 October 2026.
Q: Under which licence can I use the data?
A: The data can be used under the terms of use at https://geolocet.com/pages/terms-of-use.
Q: In which format is the data delivered?
A: The data is delivered as a CSV file.
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