SKOPJE (North Macedonia), February 28 (SeeNews) – North Macedonia's retail sales rose by a real 4.4% year-on-year in January, following an 11.1% increase in December, the country's statistical office said on Friday.
In nominal terms, retail sales grew by 7.6% on the year in January, after a 12.7% rise in December, Makstat said in a statement.
Following are details on North Macedonia's retail sales in January by main categories (y/y pct change):
|
real |
nominal |
Retail trade, except motor vehicles |
4.4 |
7.6 |
- retail trade of food, beverages, tobacco |
1.2 |
2.7 |
- retail trade of non-food products (except fuel) |
8.5 |
8.3 |
- retail trade (except automotive fuel) |
4.7 |
5.4 |
- retail trade of automotive fuel |
4.6 |
16.9 |
Source: Makstat