Sales of retail shops grew by 6.2%
In October 2019, the volume of sales in retail shops, according to both raw and calendar-adjusted data, grew by 6.2% compared to the same period last year. The volume of sales, adjusted for calendar effects, rose by 3.4% in specialized and non-specialized food shops, by 9.8% in non-food retail shops and by 5.4% in automotive fuel retailing. In January–October 2019, the volume of sales – also according to calendar-adjusted data – was 5.9% higher than in the corresponding period of the previous year.
In October 2019, compared to the same period of the previous year, adjusted for calendar effects:
The volume of sales in the national retail trade network as well as in mail order and internet retailing increased by 6.2%.
The volume of sales increased by 3.4% in specialized and non-specialized food retailing. The volume of sales grew by 3.1% in non-specialized food and beverages shops accounting for 75% of food retailing and by 4.3% in specialized food, beverage and tobacco stores.
The turnover of non-food retailing increased on the whole by 9.8%. Sales rose in non-specialized shops dealing in manufactured goods (14%), textile, clothing and footwear shops (6.5%), book, computer equipment and other specialized stores (6.4%), second hand goods shops (6.2%), pharmaceutical, medical goods and cosmetics shops (4.6%) as well as in furniture and electrical goods stores (2.2%).
The volume of mail order and internet retailing accounting for 6.2% of all retail sales and involving a wide range of goods rose by 38%, continuing its multi-year expansion.
The volume of sales in automotive fuel stations increased by 5.4%.
Sales in motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts and accessories stores not belonging to retail data increased by 29%.
In October 2019:
Sales in the national retail trade network as well as in mail order and internet retailing were HUF 1,098 billion at current prices.
Food, beverages and tobacco stores accounted for 44% of all retail sales, while the relevant figures for non-food retail shops were 39% and for the network of petrol stations 17%.
In January–October 2019, compared to the same period of the previous year, adjusted for calendar effects:
The volume of sales in retail shops increased by 5.9%.
The volume of sales rose by 3.2% in food, beverages and tobacco shops, by 8.8% in non-food retail trade and by 6.8% in automotive fuel retailing.
Volume indices on sales in retail shops
(Same period of the previous year=100.0)
(%)
| Period | Retail sales of food, beverages and tobacco | Retail sales of non-food products | Retail sales of automotive fuel | Total retail sales | Total retail sales, unadjusted (raw) data | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| adjusted for calendar effects | ||||||
| 2018 | October | 105.7 | 110.0 | 104.9 | 107.3 | 107.9 |
| November | 102.6 | 109.5 | 107.5 | 106.1 | 106.1 | |
| December | 101.2 | 106.8 | 106.6 | 104.2 | 104.2 | |
| 2018 | January–December | 103.9 | 110.0 | 107.3 | 106.7 | 106.7 |
| 2019 | January | 103.9 | 106.4 | 107.2 | 105.4 | 105.4 |
| February | 104.8 | 110.8 | 113.8 | 108.4 | 108.4 | |
| March | 100.9 | 114.3 | 114.3 | 106.2 | 104.9 | |
| April | 105.2 | 106.6 | 105.5 | 107.1 | 108.5 | |
| May | 101.0 | 104.7 | 100.9 | 102.5 | 103.0 | |
| June | 102.1 | 108.8 | 107.4 | 105.4 | 104.3 | |
| July | 104.5 | 109.0 | 105.2 | 106.4 | 106.9 | |
| August | 103.4 | 109.9 | 104.3 | 105.9 | 105.3 | |
| September | 103.0 | 108.5 | 106.1 | 105.7 | 106.3 | |
| October | 103.4 | 109.8 | 105.4 | 106.2 | 106.2 | |
| 2019 | January–October | 103.2 | 108.8 | 106.8 | 105.9 | 105.9 |