According to data from ELSTAT, excluding the sectors of vehicles, food, and fuel, retail turnover in 2025 amounted to €27.33 billion, also marking a 2.0% increase compared to 2024 (€26.79 billion).
Largest Sectors in 2025
The five sectors with the highest share of total annual turnover in 2025 were:
- Retail trade in non-specialized stores with primary products being food, beverages, or tobacco: 27.3%
- Sale of cars and light motor vehicles: 11.4%
- Retail sale of motor fuels in specialized stores: 10.5%
- Pharmaceutical products in specialized stores: 6.7%
- Retail sale of clothing in specialized stores: 5.0%
Comparison with 2024
In 2024, the sectors with the largest share of turnover were:
- Retail trade in non-specialized stores with food, beverages, or tobacco: 26.7%
- Sale of cars and light motor vehicles: 11.5%
- Retail sale of motor fuels in specialized stores: 11.3%
The data demonstrate the continued dominance of large food chains in Greek retail, while also highlighting the relative increase in the share of pharmaceuticals and clothing in total turnover in 2025.