SKOPJE (North Macedonia), October 31 (SeeNews) – North Macedonia's retail sales rose by a real 9.8% year-on-year in September, following a 8.3% increase in August, the country's statistical office said on Thursday.
In nominal terms, retail sales grew by 8.4% on the year in September, after a 6.8% rise in August, Makstat said in a statement.
Following are details on North Macedonia's retail sales in September by main categories (y/y pct change):
|
real |
nominal |
Retail trade except motor vehicles |
9.8 |
8.4 |
- retail trade of food, beverages, tobacco |
5.9 |
7.5 |
- retail trade of non-food products (except fuel) |
20.2 |
20.0 |
- retail trade (except automotive fuel) |
13.2 |
13.9 |
- retail trade of automotive fuel |
-4.5 |
-11.2 |
Source: Makstat