In 2023, Hungary led with 29.18% of high-growth enterprises in the automotive fuel retail sector, followed by Portugal and Romania at 16.35% and 13.53%, respectively. The Czech Republic and Italy showed moderate shares. Variation data indicated significant increases year-on-year in Hungary and Romania, with notable growth in Portugal. Conversely, Norway exhibited a decrease. Over five years, the Czech Republic's sector showed the highest average annual growth, driven by consistent increases.
Future trends to watch include:
- The impact of expanding EV infrastructure, possibly altering enterprise growth distribution.
- Environmental regulations influencing market dynamics, especially in Norway and Italy.
- Potentially strong growth in Central-Eastern Europe due to economic and infrastructure developments.
Top countries in Number of High Growth Enterprises in Automotive Fuel Retail in Specialised Stores Share by Country (Units (Enterprises))
| # | 8 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Hungary | 29.18 | 2023 | +40.82% | +28.54% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Portugal | 16.35 | 2023 | +24.73% | +14.87% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Romania | 13.53 | 2023 | +37.14% | +19.14% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czech Republic | 13.25 | 2023 | +18.99% | +8.33% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 12.69 | 2023 | +26.76% | +10.35% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Lithuania | 4.51 | 2023 | +28% | +5.06% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovakia | 3.67 | 2023 | +18.18% | +10.2% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Norway | 1.97 | 2023 | +7.69% | -5.92% | View data |
