October 31 (SeeNews) - Serbia’s retail sales increased by a real 2.6% on the year in September, after a 4.4% annual rise in the previous month, according to data released by the country's statistical office on Tuesday.
Month-on-month, retail sales declined by a real 5.1%, following a 1.4% increase the month before, the data indicated.
At current prices, September retail sales increased by 6.4% on the year and by 4.6% on the month.
Following are details on Serbia's retail trade turnover by main categories (y/y pct change, real):
| |
September'17 |
August'17 |
| Retail trade, except for motor vehicles and motorcycles |
2.6 |
4.4 |
| - Food, beverages and tobacco |
1.3 |
3.4 |
| - Non-food products (except for automotive fuel) |
7.5 |
7.5 |
| - Automotive fuel |
-2.7 |
1.5 |