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Second-Hand Goods Retailing in Austria - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2024-2029)

AT-G4774 March 2024 Factsheet

Revenue

€405.6m

2019-2024 1.9 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Employees

2,276

2019-2024 5.7 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Businesses

1,000

2019-2024 0.3 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Wages

€XX.Xm

2019-2024 X.X %
2024-2029 X.X %

Second-Hand Goods Retailing in Austria market size outlook

Total value and annual change from from 2014-2029. Includes 5-year outlook.

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Industry Statistics and Rankings

How does this industry perform in Austria compared to Europe?

Country Benchmarking

Industry Data Austria

Ranking are out of 37 European countries for which IBISWorld provides country-level factsheets.

Revenue
#8 In Europe
Business
#16 In Europe
Employees
#13 In Europe
Wages
#7 In Europe

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Over the five years through 2024, second-hand stores’ revenue is expected to inch downwards at a compound annual rate of 3.9%. The resale fashion market isn’t new. Initially viewed as just charity or thrift shops, consumer attitudes towards second-hand goods have shifted thanks to the sharing economy and Gen Z becoming a larger voice in the retail market. Interest in preloved goods has skyrocketed thanks to heightened environmental concerns and the ethical impacts of fashion – particularly fast fashion. The pandemic has also helped second-hand retailers, as many Europeans cleared out of their wardrobes during lockdowns, meaning additional donations and inventory for stores.

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Enterprises
Number of businesses in 2024

Biggest companies in the Second-Hand Goods Retailing in Austria

Company
Market Share (%)
2024
Revenue (€m)
2024
Profit (€m)
2024
Profit Margin (%)
2024
British Heart Foundation
568.6
83.5
14.7
Oxfam Deutschland Shops gGmbH
1,508.2
27.7
1.8
Oxfam
1,379.8
29.3
2.1

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Top Questions Answered in this Report

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What is the market size of the Second-Hand Goods Retailing industry in Austria in 2024?

The market size of the Second-Hand Goods Retailing industry in Austria is €405.6m in 2024.

How many businesses are there in the Second-Hand Goods Retailing in Austria industry in 2024?

There are 1,000 businesses in the Second-Hand Goods Retailing industry in Austria, which has declined at a CAGR of 0.3 % between 2019 and 2024.

Has the Second-Hand Goods Retailing industry in Austria grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Second-Hand Goods Retailing industry in Austria has been growing at a CAGR of 1.9 % between 2019 and 2024.

What is the forecast growth of the Second-Hand Goods Retailing industry in Austria over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Second-Hand Goods Retailing industry in Austria is expected to grow.

What are the biggest companies in the Second-Hand Goods Retailing market in Austria?

The biggest companies operating in the Second-Hand Goods Retailing market in Austria are British Heart Foundation, Oxfam Deutschland Shops gGmbH and Oxfam

What does the Second-Hand Goods Retailing in Austria include?

Clothing and footwear and Accessories are part of the Second-Hand Goods Retailing industry.

Which companies have the highest market share in the Second-Hand Goods Retailing in Austria?

The company holding the most market share in Austria is British Heart Foundation.

How competitive is the Second-Hand Goods Retailing industry in Austria?

The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Second-Hand Goods Retailing industry in Austria.

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Table of Contents

About this industry

Industry definition

Second-hand goods stores collect or purchase used merchandise and sell it on to consumers. The industry excludes pawnshops, used car retailers and retailers selling second-hand parts for automobiles, recreational vehicles, motorcycles and boats.

Related Terms

THRIFTINGENVIRONMENTAL CONSCIOUSNESS ANTIQUE

What's included in this industry?

Clothing and footwearAccessoriesFurniture and electronicsHomeware and soft furnishingsMiscellaneous items and delivery fees

Companies

British Heart FoundationOxfam Deutschland Shops gGmbHOxfam

Industry Code

ISIC 2006

4774 - Retail sale of second-hand goods in Austria

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Performance

Revenue Highlights

Trends
  • Revenue
  • 2024 Revenue CAGR
  • Revenue Volatility

Employment Highlights

Trends
  • Employees
  • Employees per Business
  • Revenue per Employee

Business Highlights

Trends
  • Businesses
  • Employees per Business
  • Revenue per Business

Profit Highlights

Trends
  • Total Profit
  • Profit Margin
  • Profit per Business

Current Performance

Charts
  • Revenue
  • Employees
  • Business
  • Profit
Analysis

What's driving current industry performance in the Second-Hand Goods Retailing in Austria industry?


Outlook

Analysis

What's driving the Second-Hand Goods Retailing in Austria industry outlook?


Volatility

Analysis

What influences volatility in the Second-Hand Goods Retailing in Austria industry?

Charts
  • Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix

Life Cycle

Analysis

What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Second-Hand Goods Retailing in Austria industry?

Charts
  • Industry Life Cycle Matrix

Products and Markets

Highlights

Trends
  • Largest Market
  • Product Innovation

Key Takeaways

Gen Z and millennials increasingly turn to the second-hand market. Eco-consciousness is high in these age brackets, incentivising them to shop second hand. Affordability and the desire to curate unique looks also encourages them to bring in charity shop hauls.

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Products and Services

Charts
  • Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis

How are the Second-Hand Goods Retailing in Austria industry's products and services performing?

Analysis

What are innovations in the Second-Hand Goods Retailing in Austria industry's products and services?


Major Markets

Charts
  • Major Market Segmentation
Analysis

What influences demand in the Second-Hand Goods Retailing in Austria industry?


International Trade

Highlights

  • Total Imports into Austria
  • Total Exports into Austria
Heat maps
  • Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
  • Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Data Tables

Value and annual change (%) included

  • Number of Imports and Exports by European Country (2024)

Competitive Forces

Highlights

Trends
  • Concentration
  • Competition
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Substitutes
  • Buyer Power
  • Supplier Power

Key Takeaways

Wide product ranges keep market share concentration low. Second-hand stores are a utopia for collectors, with shops often selling various items – from clothing and footwear to furniture and electronics. The diversity makes it challenging to have a cohesive shopping brand.

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Supply Chain

Charts

Buyer and supply industries

Geographic Breakdown

Business Locations

Heat maps
  • Share of Total Industry Establishments by Region (2024)
Data Tables
  • Number of Establishments by Region (2024)
Charts
  • Share of Establishments vs. Population of Each Region
Analysis

What regions are businesses in the Second-Hand Goods Retailing in Austria located?

Companies

Data Tables

Top 13 companies by market share:

  • Market share (2024)
  • Revenue (2024)
  • Profit (2024)
  • Profit margin (2024)

External Environment

Highlights

Trends
  • Regulation & Policy
  • Assistance

Key Takeaways

Minimal regulations cover second-hand retailers. Second-hand goods retailers don't need to be registered, but all products must meet safety and labelling requirements. Most legislation applies to the broader retail sector and is easy to comply with.

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External Drivers

Analysis

What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Second-Hand Goods Retailing in Austria industry?

Financial Benchmarks

Highlights

Trends
  • Profit Margin
  • Average Wage
  • Largest Cost

Key Takeaways

Profit depends on the business structure and type of retailer. A lot of second-hand goods stores are charities, operating on a not-for-profit basis, so their margin is practically non-existent, bring the average margin down.

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Cost Structure

Charts
  • Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
  • Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
    • Marketing
    • Depreciation
    • Profit
    • Purchases
    • Wages
    • Rent
    • Utilities
    • Other
Analysis

What trends impact cost in the Second-Hand Goods Retailing in Austria industry?


Key Ratios

Data tables
  • IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
  • Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
  • Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
  • Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
  • Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
  • Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
  • Average Wage (2014-2029)

Country Benchmarks

European Leaders & Laggards

Data Tables

Top and boottom five countries listed for each:

  • Revenue Growth (2024)
  • Business Growth (2024)
  • Job Growth (2024)

European Country Performance

Data Tables

Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:

  • IVA/Revenue (2024)
  • Imports/Demand (2024)
  • Exports/Revenue (2024)
  • Revenue per Employee (2024)
  • Wages/Revenue (2024)
  • Employees per Establishment (2024)
  • Average Wage (2024)

Structural Comparison

Data Tables

Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe

  • Concentration
  • Competition
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Buyer Power
  • Supplier Power
  • Volatility
  • Capital Intensity
  • Innovation
  • Life Cycle

Key Statistics

Industry Data

Data Tables

Including values and annual change:

  • Revenue (2014-2029)
  • IVA (2014-2029)
  • Establishments (2014-2029)
  • Enterprises (2014-2029)
  • Employment (2014-2029)
  • Exports (2014-2029)
  • Imports (2014-2029)
  • Wages (2014-2029)

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