Industry Statistics and Rankings
How does this industry perform in Netherlands compared to Europe?
Country Benchmarking
Industry Data Netherlands
Ranking are out of 37 European countries for which IBISWorld provides country-level factsheets.
Revenue
#9 In EuropeBusiness
#20 In EuropeEmployees
#8 In EuropeWages
#7 In EuropeEuropean supermarkets’ revenue is forecast to grow at a compound annual rate of 4.5% over the five years through 2024 to reach €1.6 trillion. A handful of supermarkets dominate each country, with the only new entrants being well-established supermarkets looking to expand to new regions – independents struggle to grab market share from the well-entrenched stores.
Enterprises
Number of businesses in 2024
Biggest companies in the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in the Netherlands
| 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 | |
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV | 95,868.5 | 5,272.8 | 5.5 |
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Top Questions Answered in this Report
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What is the market size of the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in the Netherlands industry in Netherlands in 2024?
The market size of the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in the Netherlands industry in Netherlands is €38.4bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in the Netherlands industry in 2024?
There are 3,287 businesses in the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in the Netherlands industry in Netherlands, which has grown at a CAGR of 0.0 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in the Netherlands industry in Netherlands grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in the Netherlands industry in Netherlands has been declining at a CAGR of 2.1 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in the Netherlands industry in Netherlands over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in the Netherlands industry in Netherlands is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in the Netherlands market in Netherlands?
The biggest companies operating in the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores market in Netherlands are Schwarz Beteiligungs-GmbH, EDEKA ZENTRALE Stiftung & Co KG and Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV
What does the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in the Netherlands in Netherlands include?
Food and Beverages are part of the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in the Netherlands industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in the Netherlands in Netherlands?
The company holding the most market share in Netherlands is Schwarz Beteiligungs-GmbH.
How competitive is the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in the Netherlands industry in Netherlands?
The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in the Netherlands industry in Netherlands.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
Domestic industries
Competitors
- Department Stores in the Netherlands
Complementors
- Food & Drink Wholesaling in the Netherlands
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 KGKoninklijke Ahold Delhaize NVIndustry Code
4711 - Retail sale in non-specialized stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating in Netherlands
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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 Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in the Netherlands industry?
Outlook
Analysis
What's driving the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in the Netherlands industry outlook?
Volatility
Analysis
What influences volatility in the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in the Netherlands industry?
Charts
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix
Life Cycle
Analysis
What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in the Netherlands 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 the Netherlands industry's products and services performing?
Analysis
What are innovations in the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in the Netherlands industry's products and services?
Major Markets
Charts
- Major Market Segmentation
Analysis
What influences demand in the Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in the Netherlands industry?
International Trade
Highlights
- Total Imports into Netherlands
- Total Exports into Netherlands
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
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
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 Supermarkets & Grocery Stores in the Netherlands located?
Companies
Data Tables
Top 5 companies by market share:
- Market share (2024)
- Revenue (2024)
- Profit (2024)
- Profit margin (2024)
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 the Netherlands 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 the Netherlands 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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