March 29 (SeeNews) - Serbia’s retail sales increased by a real 10.8% on the year in February, after a 5.3% annual rise in the previous month, according to data released by the country's statistical office.
Month-on-month, retail sales decreased by a real 1.9%, following a 19.6% decline the month before, the data indicated.
At current prices, February's retail sales increased by 13.4% on the year but declined 1.1% on the month.
Following are details on Serbia's retail trade turnover by main categories (y/y pct change, real):
|
Feb'19 |
Jan'19 |
Retail trade, except for motor vehicles and motorcycles |
10.8 |
5.3 |
- Food, beverages and tobacco |
7.2 |
3.5 |
- Non-food products (except for automotive fuel) |
13.8 |
8.0 |
- Automotive fuel |
14.2 |
4.6 |