Industry Statistics and Rankings
How does this industry perform in Bulgaria compared to Europe?
Country Benchmarking
Industry Data Bulgaria
Ranking are out of 37 European countries for which IBISWorld provides country-level factsheets.
Revenue
#25 In EuropeBusiness
#10 In EuropeEmployees
#20 In EuropeWages
#27 In EuropeThe General Stores in Bulgaria ranks 25 in Europe with regards to its 2024 revenue (€7.3bn). Revenue received by operators in Bulgaria has been low in volatility over the past five-year period, with the average annual change in revenue (4.9 %) most comparable to...
Enterprises
Number of businesses in 2024
Revenue per Enterprise
Value (€ Million) in 2024
Top Questions Answered in this Report
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What is the market size of the General Stores industry in Bulgaria in 2024?
The market size of the General Stores industry in Bulgaria is €7.3bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the General Stores in Bulgaria industry in 2024?
There are 27,935 businesses in the General Stores industry in Bulgaria, which has declined at a CAGR of 0.7 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the General Stores industry in Bulgaria grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the General Stores industry in Bulgaria has been declining at a CAGR of 4.9 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the General Stores industry in Bulgaria over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the General Stores industry in Bulgaria is expected to decline.
What does the General Stores in Bulgaria include?
Food and Beverages are part of the General Stores industry.
How competitive is the General Stores industry in Bulgaria?
The level of competition is high and decreasing in the General Stores industry in Bulgaria.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
Domestic industries
Competitors
- Food, Drink & Tobacco Stores in Bulgaria
- Food Retailing in Bulgaria
- Drink Retailing in Bulgaria
- Tobacco Retailing in Bulgaria
- Computer, Peripheral Equipment, Software & Telecommunications Equipment Retailers in Bulgaria
- Audio & Video Equipment Retailers in Bulgaria
- Carpet, Rug & Curtain Retailers in Bulgaria
- Sporting Equipment Retailing in Bulgaria
- Game & Toy Retailing in Bulgaria
Complementors
- Food & Drink Wholesaling in Bulgaria
- Clothing, Textiles & Footwear Wholesaling in Bulgaria
- Household Goods Wholesaling in Bulgaria
- Computer, Peripheral Equipment & Software Wholesaling in Bulgaria
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Supermarkets, department stores and general merchandise stores are non-specialised retail stores that stock and sell a wide range of items covering many different product categories, such as food, clothing, novelty items, furniture and more.
What's included in this industry?
FoodBeveragesClothing and footwearCosmetics and toiletriesHomewareGeneral merchandiseAccessoriesOtherIndustry Code
471 - Retail sale in non-specialized stores in Bulgaria
Performance
Revenue Highlights
Trends
- Revenue
- Current Year Revenue Growth
- Revenue Volatility
Employment Highlights
Trends
- Employees
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Employee
Business Highlights
Trends
- Businesses
- Employees per Business
- Revenue per Business
Current Performance
Charts
- Revenue in the General Stores in Bulgaria
- Employees in the General Stores in Bulgaria
- Business in the General Stores in Bulgaria
- Profit in the General Stores in Bulgaria
Current Performance
Analysis
How does this country's performance compare to Europe?
Life Cycle
Charts
- Industry Life Cycle Matrix
Products and Markets
Highlights
Trends
- Largest Market
- Product Innovation
International Trade
Heat maps
- Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
- Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Competitive Forces
Highlights
Trends
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
ANALYSIS
What is the competitive landscape in Europe?
External Environment
Highlights
Trends
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key Takeaways
External Drivers
Analysis
What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the General Stores in Bulgaria industry?
Financial Benchmarks
Highlights
Trends
- Profit Margin
- Average Wage
- Largest Cost
Key Takeaways
Cost Structure
Charts
- Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
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Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
- Marketing
- Depreciation
- Profit
- Purchases
- Wages
- Rent
- Utilities
- Other
Analysis
What trends impact cost in the General Stores in Bulgaria 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)
Methodology
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