SKOPJE (North Macedonia), August 30 (SeeNews) – North Macedonia's retail sales rose by a real 8.0% year-on-year in July, following a 5.8% increase in June, the country's statistical office said on Friday.
In nominal terms, retail sales grew by 7.5% on the year in August, after a 4.9% rise in June, Makstat said in a statement.
Following are details on North Macedonia's retail trade turnover in July by main categories (y/y pct change):
|
real |
nominal |
Retail trade except motor vehicles |
8.0 |
7.5 |
- retail trade of food, beverages, tobacco |
7.5 |
9.0 |
- retail trade of non-food products (except fuel) |
13.4 |
13.4 |
- retail trade (except automotive fuel) |
10.5 |
11.3 |
- retail trade of automotive fuel |
-1.1 |
-4.8 |
Source: Makstat