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Market report 2025 | Supermarkets in Belgium

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schedule 3 Jun 2025, 09:06

In this market report, RetailSonar provides a clear overview of the Belgian supermarket landscape. We analyze current customer behavior, reveal the impact of recent closures such as Cora, and show which store concepts are on the rise. Is there still room for expansion? Or is the key to success in making smart location decisions?

With over 10 years of experience and an unmatched database, we once again analyzed the performance of thousands of supermarket locations this year. Based on mobile visit data, market insights, and our predictive models, you’ll discover what truly matters to customers in 2025.

The result?
An indispensable market report packed with insights about:

  • The saturation of the Belgian market and the impact per region

  • The number of supermarkets in Belgium 

  • The evolution and figures of different store concepts

  • The main shopping motives: from goal-oriented shoppers to casual passers-by

  • The expected impact of the disappearance of Cora on the landscape

  • Concrete hotspots where a new supermarket will truly be profitable

Curious how to future-proof your store network in 2025?
Download your free report now and get answers to your most pressing questions.

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