Industry Statistics and Rankings
How does this industry perform in Bulgaria compared to Europe?
Country Benchmarking
Industry Data Bulgaria
Ranking are out of 37 European countries for which IBISWorld provides country-level factsheets.
Revenue
#26 In EuropeBusiness
#14 In EuropeEmployees
#21 In EuropeWages
#22 In EuropeEuropean airports connect people, business and goods across countries and continents, acting as vital economic drivers and hubs for tourism, commerce and logistics. Airport performance is closely tied to air passenger and freight traffic, evolving travel preferences, regulatory demands and technological advancement. Industry revenue is expected to creep up at a compound annual rate of 0.7% over the five years through 2025 to reach €77.7 billion, including a 1% climb in 2025. The growth rate over the period has been skewed due to the significantly low revenue figure in the base year of 2020, when the COVID-19 outbreak decimated air travel.
Enterprises
Number of businesses in 2025
Biggest companies in the Airport Operation in Bulgaria
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue (€m)
2024 | Profit (€m)
2024 | Profit Margin (%)
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There are no companies that hold a large enough market share in the Airport Operation in Bulgaria industry for IBISWorld to include in this product.
Top Questions Answered in this Report
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What is the market size of the Airport Operation industry in Bulgaria in 2025?
The market size of the Airport Operation industry in Bulgaria is €324.7m in 2025.
How many businesses are there in the Airport Operation industry in Bulgaria in 2025?
There are 122 businesses in the Airport Operation industry in Bulgaria, which has grown at a CAGR of 5.6 % between 2020 and 2025.
Has the Airport Operation industry in Bulgaria grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Airport Operation industry in Bulgaria has been declining at a CAGR of 6.8 % between 2020 and 2025.
What is the forecast growth of the Airport Operation industry in Bulgaria over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Airport Operation industry in Bulgaria is expected to grow.
What does the Airport Operation industry in Bulgaria include?
Aeronautical services and Non-aeronautical services are part of the Airport Operation industry in Bulgaria.
How competitive is the Airport Operation industry in Bulgaria?
The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Airport Operation industry in Bulgaria.
Related Industries
This industry is covered in 37 countries
Domestic industries
Competitors
Complementors
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
The industry includes businesses operating facilities related to air transportation. This includes the operation of airports and air traffic control activities, airway terminals and non-aeronautical services like ground service activities.
Related Terms
LOW-COST CARRIER AERONAUTICAL INCOMENON-AERONAUTICAL INCOMEWhat's included in this industry?
Aeronautical servicesNon-aeronautical servicesAir traffic control servicesOther airport support servicesCompanies
Industry Code
5223 - Service activities incidental to air transportation in Bulgaria
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Performance
Revenue Highlights
Trends
- Revenue
- 2024 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 Airport Operation in Bulgaria industry?
Outlook
Analysis
What's driving the Airport Operation in Bulgaria industry outlook?
Volatility
Analysis
What influences volatility in the Airport Operation in Bulgaria industry?
Charts
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix
Life Cycle
Analysis
What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Airport Operation in Bulgaria industry?
Charts
- Industry Life Cycle Matrix
Products and Markets
Highlights
Trends
- Largest Market
- Product Innovation
Key Takeaways
Non-aeronautical services revenue compensates for fluctuating performance. Non-aeronautical services, like retail and commercial activities, are vital revenue streams for European airports, ensuring sustainability amid fluctuations in aeronautical services.
Products and Services
Charts
- Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis
How are the Airport Operation in Bulgaria industry's products and services performing?
Analysis
What are innovations in the Airport Operation in Bulgaria industry's products and services?
Major Markets
Charts
- Major Market Segmentation
Analysis
What influences demand in the Airport Operation in Bulgaria industry?
International Trade
Highlights
- Total Imports into Bulgaria
- Total Exports into Bulgaria
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 European airport industry reflects high concentration levels. The European airport industry exhibits high concentration levels, with a few major players dominating the market and influencing industry dynamics.
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 Airport Operation in Bulgaria located?
Companies
Data Tables
Top 0 companies by market share:
- Market share (2025)
- Revenue (2025)
- Profit (2025)
- Profit margin (2025)
External Environment
Highlights
Trends
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key Takeaways
The European airport industry navigates a complex regulatory environment. European airports grapple with the challenges of stringent regulations and policies, influencing operations, infrastructure development and overall industry dynamics.
External Drivers
Analysis
What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Airport Operation in Bulgaria industry?
Financial Benchmarks
Highlights
Trends
- Profit Margin
- Average Wage
- Largest Cost
Key Takeaways
Profit rebounds after COVID-19 but faces new headwinds. Although revenue and profit have recovered strongly since the collapse in 2020, profit growth has been limited by severe inflationary pressures and higher operating costs, with airports investing in technology and sustainability.
Cost Structure
Charts
- Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
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Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
- Marketing
- Depreciation
- Profit
- Purchases
- Wages
- Rent
- Utilities
- Other
Analysis
What trends impact cost in the Airport Operation in Bulgaria 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)
Methodology
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