Romania leads EU in non-food retail growth and there’s still room for expansion, Colliers analysis shows

Consumption levels reached an all-time high in 2024, with the retail market showing significant potential for further growth if current trends persist, according to Colliers experts in their analysis of the sector. Eurostat data revealed a 13% year-on-year increase in non-food purchases this year, bringing sales to 60% above the 2018-2019 average.

Romania is recording a 58% increase in the volume of non-food retail sales, the highest in the European Union (EU), highlighting the significant growth potential of the local retail market, Colliers said.