Pazardzhik Firms See Nearly 6 Billion BGN in Revenues and Over 48,000 Jobs in 2024

In 2024, business in Pazardzhik region reaches nearly 6 billion BGN in sales revenues and sustains over 48 thousand employed people, according to a national survey by Liderite.com. The analysis includes 8,272 companies from the region, with the total turnover in sales of these firms amounting to 5.954 billion BGN. Only the top 100 companies generate 3.647 billion BGN, which represents over 61 percent of all revenues.

The largest company by revenue for 2024 is Kostal Bulgaria Automotive, which reports 771.195 million BGN and employs 1,424 people. In second place remains Biovet with 611.231 million BGN in revenues and 1,560 workers. Third place is held by Kolovag with 293.792 million BGN in revenues and 1,450 employees. Just these three firms account for nearly 1.677 billion BGN in turnover and provide a total of 4,434 jobs.

The Top 20 companies in Pazardzhik region also include the following: MBAL – Uni Hospital with 172.242 million BGN, Bulfarm – 134.255 million BGN, Maritsa Oil – 74.070 million BGN, Opticoelectronic Group – 70.287 million BGN, Toyota – Tiksim – 64.559 million BGN, Röfix – 53.288 million BGN, Ilna Kar Campani – 41.548 million BGN, Eco Meat – 41.357 million BGN, Shoyli – Optix – 38.759 million BGN, Agrozaar – 37.880 million BGN, RAIS – 34.341 million BGN, Metal Commods – 32.367 million BGN, Elhim – Iskra – 31.018 million BGN, Champion – 29.788 million BGN, MIO – 29.728 million BGN, Via Trakia – 2015 – 29.018 million BGN, and Ruven Trans – 27.970 million BGN.

The data underscore that the industry remains a driver of the economy in Pazardzhik, with leaders spanning sectors such as pharmaceuticals, healthcare, agri-food, trade, transport, and logistics. It is particularly clear that the top 100 firms account for around 61 percent of total revenues, while constituting only about 1.2 percent of all registered companies in the region. The consolidated conclusion is that the leading companies exert a significant influence on the local economy.

The information is provided by PZ Press.

Source: pz-news.bg