According to recent data released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT), the turnover of businesses in the retail sector of Greece is expected to reach 74.85 billion euros in 2025, representing a 2% increase compared to 2024's figure of 73.368 billion euros. This growth reflects a consistent upward trend in the retail market, indicating resilience and recovery in consumer spending post-pandemic.

In a more specific breakdown, when excluding vehicle, food, and fuel sectors, the turnover for other retail businesses was projected at 27.3 billion euros for 2025, which also marks a 2% increase from 26.788 billion euros in 2024. This highlights the diverse nature of retail in Greece, where various sectors are recovering at different rates, and the increase in sales reflects broader economic trends.

The five sectors contributing most significantly to the annual turnover in 2025 include retail in non-specialized stores primarily selling food, beverages, or tobacco (27.3%), sales of cars and light motor vehicles (11.4%), the retail of fuel in specialized stores (10.5%), and sales of pharmaceutical products in specialized stores. The retail sector's expansion in these areas will likely have important implications for employment and economic growth in Greece as businesses adapt to changing consumer behaviors.