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Food, Drink & Tobacco Stalls & Markets in Europe - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2024-2029)

EU-G4781 April 2024 Factsheet

Revenue

€25.2bn

2019-2024 10.3 %
2024-2029 XX.X %

Employees

640k

2019-2024 18.0 %
2024-2029 XX.X %

Businesses

617k

2019-2024 19.0 %
2024-2029 XX.X %

Wages

€XXX.Xm

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

Food, Drink & Tobacco Stalls & Markets in Europe market size outlook

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

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The Food, Drink & Tobacco Stalls & Markets in Europe has a market size of €25.2bn in 2024. Revenue volatility is low, and revenue has grown at a CAGR of 10.3 % from 2019-2024. The average number of employees is 640k in 2024 a number that has grown at a CAGR of 18.0 % over the past five years. One of the most prominent threats to the industry is... 

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European High and Lows

Characteristic (2024) Country
Lowest RevenueTurkey
Lowest Profit
Higest-revenue Profit
Highest Profit

Top Questions Answered in this Report

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What is the market size of the Food, Drink & Tobacco Stalls & Markets industry in Europe in 2024?

The market size of the Food, Drink & Tobacco Stalls & Markets industry in Europe is €25.2bn in 2024.

How many businesses are there in the Food, Drink & Tobacco Stalls & Markets in Europe industry in 2024?

There are 617k businesses in the Food, Drink & Tobacco Stalls & Markets industry in Europe, which has grown at a CAGR of 19.0 % between 2019 and 2024.

Has the Food, Drink & Tobacco Stalls & Markets industry in Europe grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Food, Drink & Tobacco Stalls & Markets industry in Europe has been declining at a CAGR of 10.3 % between 2019 and 2024.

What is the forecast growth of the Food, Drink & Tobacco Stalls & Markets industry in Europe over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Food, Drink & Tobacco Stalls & Markets industry in Europe is expected to grow.

What does the Food, Drink & Tobacco Stalls & Markets in Europe include?

Fresh Produce and Dairy and Cheese are part of the Food, Drink & Tobacco Stalls & Markets industry.

Which countries have the most businesses in the Food, Drink & Tobacco Stalls & Markets industry in Europe?

The European country with the most businesses in the Food, Drink & Tobacco Stalls & Markets industry is Russia.

How competitive is the Food, Drink & Tobacco Stalls & Markets industry in Europe?

The level of competition is high and steady in the Food, Drink & Tobacco Stalls & Markets industry in Europe.

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Table of Contents

About this industry

Industry definition

This industry retails food and beverages for immediate consumption and tobacco via stalls and markets. The industry also includes the sale of food and beverages from motorised vehicles, such as trucks and trailers.

What's included in this industry?

Fresh ProduceDairy and CheeseMeat, poultry and seafoodBaked GoodsBeveragesOther

Industry Code

ISIC 2006

4781 - Retail sale via stalls and markets of food, beverages and tobacco products in Europe

Performance

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

Performance Snapshot

Charts
  • Revenue in the Food, Drink & Tobacco Stalls & Markets in Europe
  • Employees in the Food, Drink & Tobacco Stalls & Markets in Europe
  • Business in the Food, Drink & Tobacco Stalls & Markets in Europe
  • Profit in the Food, Drink & Tobacco Stalls & Markets in 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

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)
Data Tables

Values and annual change provided for 37 European countries:

  • Revenue by Region (2024)
  • IVA by Region (2024)
  • Enterprises by Region (2024)
  • Employment by Region (2024)
  • Exports by Region (2024)
  • Imports by Region (2024)

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

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External Drivers

Analysis

What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Food, Drink & Tobacco Stalls & Markets in Europe industry?

Financial Benchmarks

Highlights

Trends
  • Profit Margin
  • Average Wage
  • Largest Cost

Key Takeaways

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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 Food, Drink & Tobacco Stalls & Markets 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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