The European Number of High Growth Enterprises in Food, Beverages, and Tobacco Wholesale showcases significant variation across countries. As of 2024, Italy leads with 446 enterprises, displaying a moderate increase of 2.61% in 2023. Hungary follows with 276, experiencing the highest growth at 17.74%. Portugal's growth is steady, while Romania and Slovakia show modest increases. The Czech Republic and Lithuania faced slight declines, while Norway and Iceland saw more substantial reductions, and Latvia experienced a significant drop.
Future trends to watch include potential market expansion in Eastern Europe, driven by economic recovery and increased investment. Western European markets may emphasize sustainable practices and technological integration to maintain growth.
Top countries in Number of High Growth Enterprises in Food, Beverages and Tobacco Wholesale by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Enterprises) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 446 | 2023 | +6.7% | +2.61% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Hungary | 276 | 2023 | +18.45% | +17.74% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Portugal | 241 | 2023 | +11.06% | +1.93% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Romania | 101 | 2023 | +7.45% | +2.33% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 83 | 2023 | +2.47% | -2.04% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Lithuania | 56 | 2023 | +5.66% | -1.37% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovakia | 35 | 2023 | 0% | +2.46% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Norway | 8 | 2023 | 0% | -6.17% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Iceland | 2 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Latvia | 1 | 2023 | -88.89% | -49.01% | View data |