SKOPJE (North Macedonia), December 2 (SeeNews) – North Macedonia's retail sales rose by a real 10.8% year-on-year in October, following a 9.8% increase in September, the country's statistical office said.
In nominal terms, retail sales grew by 8.7% on the year in October, after a 8.4% rise in September, Makstat said in a statement on Friday.
Following are details on North Macedonia's retail sales in October by main categories (y/y pct change):
|
real |
nominal |
Retail trade except motor vehicles |
10.8 |
8.7 |
- retail trade of food, beverages, tobacco |
5.9 |
7.4 |
- retail trade of non-food products (except fuel) |
20.5 |
20.3 |
- retail trade (except automotive fuel) |
13.5 |
14.2 |
- retail trade of automotive fuel |
-3.6 |
-12.4 |
Source: Makstat