Industry Statistics and Trends
Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in Europe key trends
Healthy products move to the sidelines amid affordability issues.
The cost-of-living crisis has led to a falling focus on healthy products from consumers, with cost becoming more important to a purchase decision.
Automation and tech deployment surges.
As a traditional supermarkets’ profit margin is narrow, automation and tech is being rolled out to help find cost savings and raise profitability.
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Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in Europe
Industry Revenue
Total value and annual change from 2011-2029. Includes 5-year outlook.
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Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in Europe market size (2019-2024)
Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 4.0 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated €2.2tr in 2024.
Trends and Insights
Volume sales dip amid severe grocery price inflation
- Figures from the Central Statistical Office of Poland, food inflation reached 24.2% in March 2023 - a record high. Since then, the rate of price increases has eased, although remained above 10% in September 2023.
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Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in Europe outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Supermarkets scale up automation and tech deployment
- McKinsey forecasts €40 billion of additional investment will be required across the European grocery retail sector by 2030 to fully automate warehouses, implement cloud computing and adopt new analytical tools to drive value creation.
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Revenue
€2.2tr
Employees
7m
Wages
€XXX.Xbn
European Leaders & Laggards
Top 5 Countries
- Ireland +3.7%
- Croatia +2.0%
- Germany +0.7%
- United Kingdom +0.5%
- Bosnia & Herzegovina +0.4%
* CAGR values are for the years 2019-2024.
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Biggest companies in the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in Europe
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue (€m)
2024 | Profit (€m)
2024 | Profit Margin (%)
2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Schwarz Beteiligungs-GmbH | 171,707.9 | 4,636.1 | 2.7 | |
EDEKA ZENTRALE Stiftung & Co KG | 72,961.6 | 2,407.7 | 3.3 | |
Carrefour SA | 91,575.6 | 2,747.3 | 3.0 |
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Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in Europe
Products & Services Segmentation
Industry revenue broken down by key product and services lines.
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Top Questions Answered in this Report
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What is the market size of the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores industry in Europe in 2024?
The market size of the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores industry in Europe is €2.2tr in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in Europe industry in 2024?
There are 731k businesses in the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores industry in Europe, which has grown at a CAGR of 0.0 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores industry in Europe grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores industry in Europe has been declining at a CAGR of 4.0 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores industry in Europe over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores industry in Europe is expected to grow.
What does the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in Europe include?
Food and Beverages are part of the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores industry.
Which countries have the most businesses in the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores industry in Europe?
The European country with the most businesses in the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores industry is Russia.
How competitive is the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores industry in Europe?
The level of competition is high and increasing in the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores industry in Europe.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
- Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in Greece
- Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in Romania
- Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in Norway
- Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in Italy
- Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in Sweden
- Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in Poland
- Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in Cyprus
- Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in Latvia
- Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in Austria
- Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in France
- Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in Lithuania
- Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in the Netherlands
- Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in Estonia
- Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in Slovenia
- Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in Iceland
- Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in Europe
- Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in Luxembourg
- Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in Russia
- Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in Slovakia
- Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in Hungary
- Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in Denmark
- Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in Turkey
- Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in Malta
- Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in Bosnia & Herzegovina
- Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in Spain
- Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in Portugal
- Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in Serbia
- Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in Belgium
- Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in Czechia
- Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in Finland
- Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in Croatia
- Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in Bulgaria
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Supermarkets and grocery stores sell a range of groceries and food, including fruit, vegetables, bread, canned goods, toiletries, dairy goods, alcohol, cleaning products and cigarettes.
Related Terms
SHRINKFLATION LOSS-LEADERLOYALTY CARDWhat's included in this industry?
Food Beverages General merchandiseCompanies
Schwarz Beteiligungs-GmbHEDEKA ZENTRALE Stiftung & Co KGCarrefour SAIndustry Code
4711 - Retail sale in non-specialized stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating in Europe
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Performance
Key Takeaways
Volume sales dip amid severe grocery price inflation
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Revenue Highlights
Trends
- Revenue
- 2024 Revenue Growth
- 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 in the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
- Employees in the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
- Business in the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
- Profit in the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
Analysis
What's driving current industry performance in the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in Europe industry?
Outlook
Analysis
What's driving the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in Europe industry outlook?
Volatility
Analysis
What influences volatility in the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in Europe industry?
Charts
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix
Life Cycle
Analysis
What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in Europe industry?
Charts
- Industry Life Cycle Matrix
Products and Markets
Highlights
Trends
- Largest Market
- Product Innovation
Key Takeaways
Financial uncertainty drives customers to trade down. With households’ finances dipping during the cost-of-living crisis, supermarket goers are trading down the products they buy, with sales of value and own-brand products on the rise.
Products and Services
Charts
- Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis
How are the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in Europe industry's products and services performing?
Analysis
What are innovations in the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in Europe industry's products and services?
Major Markets
Charts
- Major Market Segmentation
Analysis
What influences demand in the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in Europe industry?
International Trade
Highlights
- Largest Importer
- Smallest Importer
- Total Imports into Europe
- Largest Exporter
- Smallest Importer
- Total Exports into Europe
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)
Geographic Breakdown
Business Locations
Heat maps
- Share of Total Industry Revenue by Region (2024)
- Share of Total Industry Enterprises by Region (2024)
- Share of Total Industry Employment by Region (2024)
- Share of Total Industry Wages by Region (2024)
Industry Geographic Breakdown
Data Tables
Values and annual change provided for 37 European countries:
- Revenue (2024)
- IVA (2024)
- Enterprises (2024)
- Employment (2024)
- Exports (2024)
- Imports (2024)
Competitive Forces
Highlights
Trends
- Concentration
- Competition
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer Power
- Supplier Power
Key Takeaways
A handful of companies dominate the market. Supermarkets like Tesco, Carrefour and Aldi have a stronghold in a number of European markets.
Supply Chain
Charts
Buyer and supply industries
Companies
Market Share
Charts
- Industry Market Share by Company (2019-2024)
Companies
Data Tables
Top 13 companies by market share:
- Market share (2024)
- Revenue (2024)
- Profit (2024)
- Profit Margin (2024)
Data Tables
- Countries of operation for Schwarz Beteiligungs-GmbH
- Countries of operation for EDEKA ZENTRALE Stiftung & Co KG
- Countries of operation for Carrefour SA
- Countries of operation for Tesco plc
- Countries of operation for Aldi Süd
- Countries of operation for Auchan Retail International SA
- Countries of operation for Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV
- Countries of operation for J Sainsbury plc
- Countries of operation for Mercadona SA
- Countries of operation for Aldi Nord
- Countries of operation for PJSC Magnit
- Countries of operation for Casino Guichard-Perrachon SA
- Countries of operation for HORNBACH Holding AG & Co KGaA
External Environment
Highlights
Trends
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key Takeaways
Supermarkets face a few regulatory hurdles. They’re subject to legislation that aims to ensure fair competition, consumer protection and food safety.
External Drivers
Analysis
What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in Europe industry?
Financial Benchmarks
Highlights
Trends
- Profit Margin
- Average Wage
- Largest Cost
Key Takeaways
Appealing to the cost-conscious consumer hits profit. Supermarkets are increasingly employing price-war tactics to grab hold of more of the market, to the detriment of profit.
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 Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in Europe 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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