NSI publishes final data on wholesale sales of consumer goods, retail sales and retail sales premises for 2023.
The non-financial enterprises in Bulgaria realized wholesale sales (incl. VAT and excise taxes) of 85 673 million BGN, of which 60.4% were from durable and other consumer goods and 39.6% - from food, beverages and tobacco products. Compared to the previous year, the volume of wholesale sales increased by 4.2%.
The retail sales (incl. VAT and excise duties) amounted to 71 905 million BGN, with durable and other consumer goods dominating with a share of 62.9%. Compared to 2022, the volume of retail sales increased by 10.5%.
In 2023, there were 156 186 retail sales premises operating in the country. The largest share have Shops and pavilions - 68.2%, followed by: Non-stationary premises for delivery of goods (incl. vending machines) - 15.8%, Warehouses for retail sales - 10.1%, Stalls and markets in the stationary trade network - 4.1%, Petrol stations and gas stations - 1.8%.
Detailed data can be found on the NSI website under the heading 'Domestic Trade'.
