Turnover of retail trade in food products declined by 0.4 %. Retail trade in non-food products (except for retail sale of automotive fuel) decreased by 7.2 %, but turnover of retail sale of automotive fuel by 2.8 %.
Compared to September 2022, the most significant turnover growth was recorded in retail trade in pharmaceutical and medical goods (of 2.9 %). Total retail trade turnover at current prices fell by 1.7 % (not taking into account the calendar influence).
Compared to August, in September 2023, the total turnover of retail trade enterprises fell by 0.1 %, according to seasonally adjusted data at constant prices. Turnover of retail trade in food products grew by 1.8%. Retail trade in non-food products (except for retail sale of automotive fuel) reduced by 1.5 %, but turnover of retail sale of automotive fuel by 0.2 %.
As compared to the previous month, the most notable turnover growth was registered in retail sale of cultural and recreation goods (of 10.4 %) and retail sale of electrical household appliances in specialised stores (4.6 %). The largest turnover drop was registered in retail sale of clothing, footwear and leather goods (of 7.2 %), retail sale of cosmetics and toiletries (2.6 %) and retail sale in stalls or markets (2.3 %).
Compared to August, in September 2023 the total retail trade turnover at current prices (not taking into account seasonality) decreased by 6.2 %.
