Between 2013 and 2023, the retail sale via stalls and markets sector in France exhibited fluctuating turnover. After peaking in 2016 at €4.99 billion, the value trended downward, reaching €4.28 billion in 2023. The sector experienced significant drop-offs in 2017 and 2020 due to economic and possibly external factors, like the COVID-19 pandemic. From 2021 to 2023, a stabilization occurred with minor year-on-year variations.
Key trends in recent years include:
- 2016 peak followed by decline and volatility.
- 2020 sharp decline likely due to the pandemic impact, followed by recovery attempts in 2021-2023.
- Comparatively small positive growth rates from 2021 to 2023 indicating recovery but slow market growth.
Looking forward, forecasts for the period 2024-2028 suggest a gradual decline, with a projected annual average decrease of 1.44%, leading to a total decline of approximately 7.01% over five years. Future trends to watch include the potential impact of digital marketplaces, shifts in consumer behavior towards online shopping, and the influence of economic conditions on discretionary spending.
