Retail trade - October 2024

In October 2024, the seasonally adjusted index for retail trade decreased by 0.5% in value terms, while volume fell by 0.8% when compared to the previous month.

In the three months to October 2024, the value of retail sales increased by 0.6%, likewise sales volume was up 0.3%, when compared to the previous three-month period.

On a year-on-year basis, the value of retail trade grew by 2.6%, while volume rose by 1.5%.

In October 2024, large-scale distribution saw a year-on-year growth of 3.2%, small-scale distribution increased by 1.9%, and non-store retail sales declined by 0.4%. Online sales saw a strong year-on-year growth, rising by 4.7%.

Within the non-food product category, year-on-year performance showed mixed results. The largest growth was observed for Cosmetic and toilet articles, which increased by 6.4%, and Electric household appliances, audio-video equipment rising by 6.1%, while Shoes, leather goods and travel items experienced the largest fall, decreasing by 1.9%.