Results of the wholesale and retail trade survey 2024

The wholesale and retail trade survey for 2024 reports positive growth in the sector compared to 2023.

Overall turnover increased by 5.0% to €20,304.2 million. Breakdown by division shows:

• Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles: +8.6% to €1,662.6 million
• Wholesale trade: +4.2% to €10,235.5 million
• Retail trade: +5.3% to €8,406.1 million

Production value reached €5,748.1 million, up 6.3%. Value added increased by 6.3% to €3,632.5 million, with:

• Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles: +9.3% to €343.4 million
• Wholesale trade: +3.8% to €1,812.9 million
• Retail trade: +8.9% to €1,476.2 million

Employment in the trade sector grew by 1.0% to 78,300 persons. Employment in wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles was 9,800 persons, with wholesale trade employing 27,000 and retail trade 41,500 persons.

Data covers 2,357 enterprises classified under NACE Rev. 2 divisions 45, 46, and 47. Data collection methods include email, administrative sources, personal, and phone interviews.

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