Mercator
Slovenia's biggest grocery retailer online.
Mercator at a glance
Mercator is an e-commerce website and one of the most visited sites in Slovenia, currently ranked #6 in the country. It was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Today Mercator is owned by Fortenova Group. Our estimates put its audience at ≈ 3 million visits per month. The business earns money mainly through grocery retail sales, delivery fees, loyalty programme advertising. Its closest rivals include spar.si, tus.si.
Traffic statistics
Traffic history
| Period | Visits | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | ≈ 2.8 million / month | +2% |
| Q2 | ≈ 2.9 million / month | +3% |
| Q3 | ≈ 3 million / month | +3% |
| Q4 | ≈ 3.2 million / month | +6% |
Traffic sources
- Direct48%
App-first shopping habit
- Organic search31%
- Paid search11%
- Social6%
- Referral & email4%
Audience & demographics
- Women54%
- Men46%
- Age 25-3430%
- Age 18-2423%
- Age 35-4422%
The audience is concentrated in Slovenia, skewing urban and mobile, with usage peaks in the evening hours.
Geographic reach
- Slovenia86%
Home market
- Diaspora and neighbouring markets7%
- Europe3%
- North America2%
- Rest of world2%
SEO profile
- Estimated organic traffic
- ≈ 0.9 million visits / month
- Branded share of search
- High — brand terms lead the keyword profile
- Indexed pages
- Large — category, listing or article level
- Primary search market
- Slovenia
Top organic keywords
| Keyword | Position | Volume | Traffic share |
|---|---|---|---|
| mercator | 1 | Very high | Dominant |
| online shopping | Top 10 | High | — |
| discount codes | Top 10 | High | — |
| free delivery | Top 10 | High | — |
Backlink profile
- Referring domains
- Tens of thousands
- Link profile
- News coverage, directories, blogs and partner sites
- Authority
- High within the Slovenia web
Top referral sources
- News and media31%
- Directories and aggregators24%
- Blogs and forums20%
- Partner sites14%
- Other11%
Technology stack
Website technologies
Advertising & analytics technologies
Stack details are inferred from public front-end signals and engineering communications; internal systems may differ.
Mobile app statistics
Available in the local store
Available in the local store
- App share of traffic
- ≈ 76% mobile
- Position in country
- Among the leading e-commerce apps in Slovenia
Company information
- Website
- mercator.si
- Sector
- E-commerce
- Owner
- Fortenova Group
- Owner type
- Subsidiary of a private group
- Founded
- 1949
- Headquarters
- Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Employees
- 10,000+
- Ownership
- Fortenova Group controls the platform. Ownership details are based on public filings and press reporting.
- Languages
- Slovenian
- Top traffic sources
- direct, organic search, paid search
Financials
- Revenue
- Not publicly disclosed
- Ownership
- Subsidiary of a private group
- Reporting
- Figures based on public filings, press reports and market estimates
Business model & revenue
Mercator operates an online retail and marketplace platform focused on Slovenia. Slovenia's biggest grocery retailer online. Revenue comes mainly from grocery retail sales, supported by the other lines listed below.
- Grocery retail sales
- Delivery fees
- Loyalty programme advertising
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International presence
- Primary market
- Slovenia
- Expansion
- Regional and diaspora audiences beyond the home market
Employee statistics
Customer statistics
Website rankings
- Country rank (Slovenia)
- #6 in this index
- Sector rank
- Leading e-commerce site in Slovenia
Main competitors
Website comparisons
| Website | Monthly visits | Rank | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| spar.si | ≈ 1.8 million / month | #7 class competitor | — |
| tus.si | ≈ 1.3 million / month | #8 class competitor | — |
What is Mercator?
Mercator (mercator.si) is an online retail and marketplace platform serving users in Slovenia. Slovenia's biggest grocery retailer online. It ranks #6 among the most visited websites in the country in this index, within the e-commerce category.
Who owns Mercator?
The site is operated by Fortenova Group. The company was established in 1949 and is headquartered in Ljubljana, Slovenia. It employs around 10,000+.
Traffic and audience
Traffic estimates place Mercator at roughly 3 million visits per month, about 0.1 million per day. Around 76% mobile of sessions come from mobile devices, and visitors view about 7.4 pages per visit with an average session of 6 min.
How Mercator makes money
Revenue comes primarily from grocery retail sales, alongside delivery fees, loyalty programme advertising.
Competitors in Slovenia
Its closest rivals include spar.si, tus.si.
Data and accuracy
Company facts are drawn from public sources. Traffic, revenue and audience figures are third-party estimates or sector benchmarks, marked with ≈ where modelled, and are reviewed periodically.
Company history & milestones
- 1949
Mercator is founded in Ljubljana, Slovenia.
- Growth phase
Expands its e-commerce offering and moves to a mobile-first product.
- Today
Ranks #6 among the most visited websites in Slovenia.
User reviews & ratings
| Source | Score | Reviews | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Play | ≈ 4.3 / 5 | — | Ratings from the local store listing |
| App Store | ≈ 4.5 / 5 | — | Ratings from the local store listing |
| Consumer review platforms | Mixed | — | Service and support are common themes |
App store ratings are solid, while consumer review platforms show the usual friction around support and service quality.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Wide product assortment with competitive local pricing
- Established delivery and returns network
- Local payment methods and installment options
- Mature seller tools and campaign calendar
Cons
- Product quality varies between third-party sellers
- Returns and disputes can take time on marketplace orders
- Commissions and ad costs pressure smaller sellers
- International shipping coverage is limited
Key statistics
Frequently asked questions
Who owns Mercator?
Mercator is operated by Fortenova Group. Subsidiary of a private group structure, based on public filings and press reporting.
Where is Mercator headquartered?
Mercator is headquartered in Ljubljana, Slovenia.
When was Mercator founded?
Mercator was founded in 1949.
How many employees does Mercator have?
Mercator employs approximately 10,000+ people.
What is Mercator's revenue?
Mercator does not publish standalone revenue; income comes from grocery retail sales, delivery fees, loyalty programme advertising.
Who are Mercator's competitors?
Main competitors in Slovenia include spar.si, tus.si.
How does Mercator make money?
Mainly grocery retail sales, delivery fees, loyalty programme advertising.
Is Mercator publicly traded?
No — Mercator is not listed as an independent public company; it is operated by Fortenova Group.
How many visitors does Mercator get?
Third-party estimates place Mercator at roughly 3 million visits per month, mostly from Slovenia, with 76% mobile traffic.
Is Mercator safe?
Mercator is an established e-commerce site founded in 1949 and ranked #6 in Slovenia; use the official domain mercator.si and HTTPS.
Popular searches
Data sources & confidence
- Company website and public announcementsmercator.si
- Third-party traffic estimation providersSimilarweb-class estimates
Visit figures are modelled, not measured
- App store listingsApple App Store, Google Play
- Press and market coverageSlovenia and international business media
- Data confidence
- Medium for company facts, medium-low for traffic and financial estimates. All modelled figures are rounded and marked with ≈.
- Last updated
- September 2026
Traffic, revenue and audience figures are third-party estimates or derived from sector benchmarks, and are reviewed periodically.
Social media profiles & statistics
Official brand account
Announcements and support
Community and campaigns
Company and hiring updates
Brand and product videos