The European net operating surplus in the wholesale, retail trade, and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles sector varied significantly across countries in 2023. Germany leads significantly with €37.35 million, followed by Spain at €21.33 million and Italy at €19.06 million. Other notable contributions came from the Netherlands (€6.81 million) and Belgium (€4.68 million). Smaller markets like Luxembourg and Estonia reported notably lower surpluses. Year-on-year growth was led by Greece at 4.82%, while Luxembourg declined by -3.14%. Over the past five years, countries like Germany experienced modest compounding growth, indicating a generally stable economic climate.
Future trends to watch include technological advancements and digital transitions influencing the retail and wholesale sectors. There might be a shift toward more online services, impacting operational surpluses across Europe, especially in countries heavily investing in digital transformations.
Top countries in Net Operating Surplus in Wholesale, Retail Trade and Repair of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles Share by Country (Million Euros)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 37.35 | 2023 | +0.66% | +3.43% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 21.33 | 2023 | +2.47% | +2.67% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 19.06 | 2023 | +0.99% | +2.37% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 6.81 | 2023 | +2.31% | +2.03% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 4.68 | 2023 | +1.72% | +1% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 3.34 | 2023 | +2.05% | +2.56% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Finland | 2.82 | 2023 | +1.83% | +1.86% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Greece | 2.65 | 2023 | +2.51% | +4.82% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Ireland | 1.16 | 2023 | +3.31% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 Slovenia | 0.5 | 2023 | +3.82% | +3.24% | View data |
