In 2023, the European retail trade sector, excluding motor vehicles and motorcycles, displayed notable disparities in net operating surplus among countries. Spain led with 19.99 billion euros, followed by Germany with 16.13 billion euros. The Netherlands also showed a significant value at 9.86 billion euros. Year-on-year variations show Spain experiencing modest growth at 0.96%, while Germany contracted by 3.68%. Notably, Slovenia and the Netherlands recorded positive trends with growth rates of 2.19% and 2.1% respectively. Conversely, Luxembourg faced a substantial decline of 7.12%. The five-year CAGR reflects an average annual trend that is crucial for understanding longer-term economic health.
Future trends to watch include digital transformation impacts on retail operations across Europe, shifts in consumer behavior towards sustainable products, and challenges posed by inflation and supply chain disruptions. Monitoring these factors will be critical for adjusting strategies to enhance net operating surplus.
Top countries in Net Operating Surplus in Retail Trade (Except of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles) by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 19,990 | 2023 | +0.73% | +0.96% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 16,130 | 2023 | -0.68% | -3.68% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 9,860 | 2023 | +2.13% | +2.1% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 3,960 | 2023 | -0.12% | +0.26% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Ireland | 3,600 | 2023 | +1.53% | +1.71% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 2,380 | 2023 | -2.33% | -1.39% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 2,080 | 2023 | -4.96% | -4.91% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Finland | 1,620 | 2023 | +0.93% | +0.89% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovenia | 507 | 2023 | +2.51% | +2.19% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Luxembourg | 151.35 | 2023 | -11.41% | -7.12% | View data |
