The Turnover Value Index of Retail Trade increased by 9.8% in May 2026 compared to the same month of the previous year, according to data published on Wednesday by the Statistical Service.
During the same month, the Turnover Volume Index of Retail Trade rose by 7.5%, compared to the same month of the previous year.
Regarding the value index, the largest annual increase was recorded in automotive fuel (20.9%), in the category of other household equipment (construction materials, carpets, furniture, electrical appliances, lighting) by 12%, and in cultural and recreation goods (books, stationery, sports equipment, toys) by 10.1%.
In terms of volume, the largest increase in retail trade turnover was recorded in clothing and footwear (19.4%), in the information and communication equipment (17.6%), and in the category of other household equipment (construction materials, carpets, furniture, electrical appliances, lighting) by 13.3%.
On the other hand, a decrease of 3.8% was recorded in the Turnover Volume Index of Retail Trade of automotive fuel and 2.1% in flowers, plants, watches, jewellery, optical goods and second-hand goods.
From January to May 2026, a 7.1% increase was recorded in the Turnover Value Index of Retail Trade compared to the corresponding period of 2025. Similarly, during the same period, the Turnover Volume Index of Retail Trade recorded an increase of 5.9%.
