April 30 (SeeNews) - Serbia’s retail sales increased by a real 9.5% on the year in March, after a 10.8% annual rise in the previous month, according to data released by the country's statistical office.
Month-on-month, retail sales increased by a real 16.0%, following a 1.9% decline the month before, the data indicated.
At current prices, March's retail sales increased by 12.8% on the year and 17.1% on the month.
Following are details on Serbia's retail trade turnover by main categories (y/y pct change, real):
|
Mar'19 |
Feb'19 |
Retail trade, except for motor vehicles and motorcycles |
9.5 |
10.8 |
- Food, beverages and tobacco |
4.3 |
7.2 |
- Non-food products (except for automotive fuel) |
13.1 |
13.8 |
- Automotive fuel |
15.2 |
14.2 |