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Motor Vehicle Wholesaling & Retailing in Malta - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2025-2030)

MT-G451 July 2025 Factsheet

Revenue

€371.2m

2020-2025 2.1 %
2025-2030 X.X %

Employees

1,020

2020-2025 2.5 %
2025-2030 X.X %

Businesses

192

2020-2025 3.5 %
2025-2030 X.X %

Wages

€XX.Xm

2020-2025 X.X %
2025-2030 X.X %

Motor Vehicle Wholesaling & Retailing in Malta market size outlook

Total value and annual change from from 2015-2030. Includes 5-year outlook.

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Industry Statistics and Rankings

How does this industry perform in Malta compared to Europe?

Country Benchmarking

Industry Data Malta

Ranking are out of 37 European countries for which IBISWorld provides country-level factsheets.

Revenue
#35 In Europe
Business
#35 In Europe
Employees
#35 In Europe
Wages
#34 In Europe

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The European Motor Vehicle Wholesaling and Retailing industry’s revenue is forecast to climb at a compound annual rate of 1.6% over the five years through 2025 to €1,461.3 billion, with a projected hike of 2.2% in 2025. Revenue slumped through 2022 but made a comeback in 2023 as the semiconductor shortage eased. In 2023, the EU car market showed clear signs of recovery. According to ACEA data, EU car sales rose by 13.9% from 2022 levels, reaching around 10.5 million units for the year. However, in 2024, the growth slowed considerably, notching up just a modest rise of 0.8%. This surge in car sales boosted profitability for many car dealers.

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Enterprises
Number of businesses in 2025

Biggest companies in the Motor Vehicle Wholesaling & Retailing in Malta

Company
Market Share (%)
2025
Revenue (€m)
2025
Profit (€m)
2025
Profit Margin (%)
2025
Volkswagen AG
328,500.0
22,800.0
6.9
Stellantis NV
211,846.0
35,793.0
16.9
Toyota Motor Europe NV/SA
393,622.8
29,521.7
7.5

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Top Questions Answered in this Report

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What is the market size of the Motor Vehicle Wholesaling & Retailing industry in Malta in 2025?

The market size of the Motor Vehicle Wholesaling & Retailing industry in Malta is €371.2m in 2025.

How many businesses are there in the Motor Vehicle Wholesaling & Retailing industry in Malta in 2025?

There are 192 businesses in the Motor Vehicle Wholesaling & Retailing industry in Malta, which has grown at a CAGR of 3.5 % between 2020 and 2025.

Has the Motor Vehicle Wholesaling & Retailing industry in Malta grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Motor Vehicle Wholesaling & Retailing industry in Malta has been growing at a CAGR of 2.1 % between 2020 and 2025.

What is the forecast growth of the Motor Vehicle Wholesaling & Retailing industry in Malta over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Motor Vehicle Wholesaling & Retailing industry in Malta is expected to grow.

What are the biggest companies in the Motor Vehicle Wholesaling & Retailing industry in Malta?

The biggest companies operating in the Motor Vehicle Wholesaling & Retailing industry in Malta are Volkswagen AG, Stellantis NV and Toyota Motor Europe NV/SA

What does the Motor Vehicle Wholesaling & Retailing industry in Malta include?

Diesel vehicles and Petrol vehicles are part of the Motor Vehicle Wholesaling & Retailing industry in Malta.

Which companies have the highest market share in the Motor Vehicle Wholesaling & Retailing industry in Malta?

The company holding the most market share in the Motor Vehicle Wholesaling & Retailing industry in Malta is Volkswagen AG.

How competitive is the Motor Vehicle Wholesaling & Retailing industry in Malta?

The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Motor Vehicle Wholesaling & Retailing industry in Malta.

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Table of Contents

About this industry

Industry definition

Companies in this industry sell new and used cars. The industry includes retailers (which sell directly to consumers) and wholesalers (which sell to car dealers). Passenger motor vehicles and specialised motor vehicles fall under this industry.

Related Terms

LIGHT MOTOR VEHICLESPORTS UTILITY VEHICLEALTERNATIVELY FUELLED VEHICLE

What's included in this industry?

Diesel vehiclesPetrol vehiclesElectric vehiclesCommercial vehicles

Companies

Volkswagen AGStellantis NVToyota Motor Europe NV/SA

Industry Code

ISIC 2006

451 - Sale of motor vehicles in Malta

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Performance

Revenue Highlights

Trends
  • Revenue
  • 2025 Revenue Growth
  • Revenue Volatility

Employment Highlights

Trends
  • Employees
  • Employees per Business
  • Revenue per Employee

Business Highlights

Trends
  • Businesses
  • Employees per Business
  • Revenue per Business

Profit Highlights

Trends
  • Total Profit
  • Profit Margin
  • Profit per Business

Current Performance

Charts
  • Revenue
  • Employees
  • Business
  • Profit
Analysis

What's driving current industry performance in the Motor Vehicle Wholesaling & Retailing in Malta industry?


Outlook

Analysis

What's driving the Motor Vehicle Wholesaling & Retailing in Malta industry outlook?


Volatility

Analysis

What influences volatility in the Motor Vehicle Wholesaling & Retailing in Malta industry?

Charts
  • Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix

Life Cycle

Analysis

What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Motor Vehicle Wholesaling & Retailing in Malta industry?

Charts
  • Industry Life Cycle Matrix

Products and Markets

Highlights

Trends
  • Largest Market
  • Product Innovation

Key Takeaways

Commercial vehicles are increasingly electric battery powered. Fleet managers are raising the number of electric vehicles in their fleet to reduce emissions and lower fuel costs.

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Products and Services

Charts
  • Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis

How are the Motor Vehicle Wholesaling & Retailing in Malta industry's products and services performing?

Analysis

What are innovations in the Motor Vehicle Wholesaling & Retailing in Malta industry's products and services?


Major Markets

Charts
  • Major Market Segmentation
Analysis

What influences demand in the Motor Vehicle Wholesaling & Retailing in Malta industry?


International Trade

Highlights

  • Total Imports into Malta
  • Total Exports into Malta
Heat maps
  • Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
  • Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Data Tables

Value and annual change (%) included

  • Number of Imports and Exports by European Country (2025)

Competitive Forces

Highlights

Trends
  • Concentration
  • Competition
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Substitutes
  • Buyer Power
  • Supplier Power

Key Takeaways

The industry is concentrated at the continental level. While a few companies like Volkswagen, Renault and BMW boast a substantial market share in Europe, there are regional variations in concentration; for example, Lada dominates the Russian car market.

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Supply Chain

Charts

Buyer and supply industries

Geographic Breakdown

Business Locations

Heat maps
  • Share of Total Industry Establishments by Region (2025)
Data Tables
  • Number of Establishments by Region (2025)
Charts
  • Share of Establishments vs. Population of Each Region
Analysis

What regions are businesses in the Motor Vehicle Wholesaling & Retailing in Malta located?

Companies

Data Tables

Top 10 companies by market share:

  • Market share (2025)
  • Revenue (2025)
  • Profit (2025)
  • Profit margin (2025)

External Environment

Highlights

Trends
  • Regulation & Policy
  • Assistance

Key Takeaways

Future bans on new petrol and diesel car sales intensify. The UK and the EU will effectively ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030 and 2035, respectively, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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External Drivers

Analysis

What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Motor Vehicle Wholesaling & Retailing in Malta industry?

Financial Benchmarks

Highlights

Trends
  • Profit Margin
  • Average Wage
  • Largest Cost

Key Takeaways

Improved supply and new strategies boost car dealer profitability. With semiconductor shortages easing, dealers now focus on higher profit per sale, better customer retention and electric vehicle offerings, making profit consistently above the average of other industries.

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Cost Structure

Charts
  • Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
  • Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
    • Marketing
    • Depreciation
    • Profit
    • Purchases
    • Wages
    • Rent
    • Utilities
    • Other
Analysis

What trends impact cost in the Motor Vehicle Wholesaling & Retailing in Malta industry?


Key Ratios

Data tables
  • IVA/Revenue (2015-2030)
  • Imports/Demand (2015-2030)
  • Exports/Revenue (2015-2030)
  • Revenue per Employee (2015-2030)
  • Wages/Revenue (2015-2030)
  • Employees per Establishment (2015-2030)
  • Average Wage (2015-2030)

Country Benchmarks

European Leaders & Laggards

Data Tables

Top and bottom five countries listed for each:

  • Revenue Growth (2025)
  • Business Growth (2025)
  • Job Growth (2025)

European Country Performance

Data Tables

Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:

  • IVA/Revenue (2025)
  • Imports/Demand (2025)
  • Exports/Revenue (2025)
  • Revenue per Employee (2025)
  • Wages/Revenue (2025)
  • Employees per Establishment (2025)
  • Average Wage (2025)

Structural Comparison

Data Tables

Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe

  • Concentration
  • Competition
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Buyer Power
  • Supplier Power
  • Volatility
  • Capital Intensity
  • Innovation
  • Life Cycle

Key Statistics

Industry Data

Data Tables

Including values and annual change:

  • Revenue (2015-2030)
  • IVA (2015-2030)
  • Establishments (2015-2030)
  • Enterprises (2015-2030)
  • Employment (2015-2030)
  • Exports (2015-2030)
  • Imports (2015-2030)
  • Wages (2015-2030)

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