SKOPJE (North Macedonia), June 28 (SeeNews) – North Macedonia's retail sales rose by a real 5.4% year-on-year in May, following a 4.1% increase in April, the country's statistical office said on Friday.
In nominal terms, retail sales grew by 6.7% on the year in May, after a 5.9% rise in April, Makstat said in a statement.
Following are details on North Macedonia's retail trade turnover in May by main categories (y/y pct change):
|
May y/y (real) |
May y/y (nominal) |
Retail trade except motor vehicles |
5.4 |
6.7 |
- retail trade of food, beverages, tobacco |
5.6 |
7.9 |
- retail trade of non-food products (except fuel) |
11.4 |
11.2 |
- retail trade (except automotive fuel) |
8.5 |
9.5 |
- retail trade of automotive fuel |
-6.1 |
-4.0 |
Source: Makstat