November 30 (SeeNews) - Montenegro's retail sales grew by a real 4.7% year-on-year in October, after increasing by 2.0% a month earlier, official figures showed on Friday.
On a monthly comparison basis, retail trade turnover declined by a real 13% in October, after falling by 14.5% in September, according to data published by the country's statistical office, Monstat.
Calculated in current prices, retail sales grew by 5.7% on the year in October after rising by 3.0% in September.
Following are details of Montenegro's retail trade turnover by main categories (y/y pct change, real):
|
October'18 |
September'18 |
Retail trade of food |
12.0 |
7.5 |
Retail trade of non-food products |
-0.8 |
-3.9 |
Total trade without motor fuel |
4.7 |
1.1 |
Total retail trade |
4.7 |
2.0 |