SKOPJE (North Macedonia), April 30 (SeeNews) – North Macedonia's retail sales rose by a real 5.4% year-on-year in March, following a 6.4% increase in February, the country's statistical office said on Thursday.
In nominal terms, retail sales grew by 6.3% on the year in March, after a 5.6% rise in February, Makstat said in a statement.
Following are details on North Macedonia's retail trade turnover in March by main categories (y/y pct change):
|
March y/y (real) |
March y/y (nominal) |
Retail trade except motor vehicles |
5.4 |
6.3 |
- retail trade of food, beverages, tobacco |
3.4 |
6.5 |
- retail trade of non-food products (except fuel) |
8.1 |
7.5 |
- retail trade (except automotive fuel) |
5.8 |
7.0 |
- retail trade of automotive fuel |
3.0 |
3.1 |
Source: Makstat