Wholesale sales of consumer goods, retail sales and retail sales premises for 2022

The NSI publishes final data on wholesale sales of consumer goods, retail sales and retail sales premises for 2022.

The non-financial enterprises in Bulgaria realized wholesale sales (incl. VAT and excise taxes) of 82 234 million BGN, of which 63.0% were from durable and other consumer goods and 37.0% - from food, beverages and tobacco products. Compared to the previous year, the volume of wholesale sales increased by 22.6%.

The retail sales (incl. VAT and excise duties) amounted to 65 061 million BGN , with durable and other consumer goods dominating with a share of 64.2%. Compared to 2021, the volume of retail sales increased by 19.1%.

In 2022, there were 162 712 retail sales premises operating in the country. The largest share have Shops and pavilions - 68.6%, followed by: Non-stationary premises for delivery of goods (incl. vending machines) - 15.4%, Warehouses for retail sales - 10.0%, Stalls and markets in the stationary trade network - 4.3 %, Petrol stations and gas stations - 1.7%.

Detailed data can be found on the NSI website under the heading 'Domestic Trade'.