June 5 (SeeNews) - Montenegro's retail sales grew by a real 3.4% year-on-year in April, accelerating from a 3.1% increase a month earlier, official figures show.
On a monthly comparison basis, retail trade turnover rose by a real 3.5% in April, according to data from the country's statistical office, Monstat.
Calculated in current prices, retail sales rose by 4.9% on the year and were 3.7% higher on the month in April.
Following are details of Montenegro's retail trade turnover by main categories (y/y pct change, real):
|
Apr'17 |
Mar'17 |
Retail trade of automotive fuels |
20.6 |
24.1 |
Retail trade in non-specialised stores |
3.5 |
1.3 |
Retail trade of food, drink and tobacco |
-17.4 |
-19.9 |
Retail trade of pharmaceutical, medical, cosmetic and toilet preparations |
-3.7 |
13.7 |
Other retail trade in specialised stores |
4.1 |
4.6 |
Total retail trade |
3.4 |
3.1 |
Total trade without motor fuels |
2.2 |
1.7 |