site.btaRetail Turnover in Bulgaria Continues to Grow in October, NSI Data

In October 2024, the turnover in ‘Retail trade, except motor vehicles and motorcycles’ at constant prices increased by 0.8% compared to the previous month. The data is preliminary and seasonally adjusted, the National Statistical Institute (NSI) said in a release Thursday. The trade turnover rose by 5.1% compared to the same month of 2023 according to the calendar-adjusted data.

According to NSI data, in September retail turnover had increased by 0.4% compared to August and by 4.8% compared to September 2023.

Monthly changes

In October 2024, growth was reported in all big groups: ‘Retail sales of automotive fuel in specialized stores’ - by 3.0%, ‘Retail sales of food, beverages and tobacco’ - by 1.1% and ‘Retail sales of non-food products (except fuel)’ - by 0.6%.

In the group ‘Retail sales of non-food products (except fuel)’ a major increase was observed in ‘Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet’ - by 4.5%. A decrease was registered in ‘Retail sales of textiles, clothing, and footwear and leather goods’ - by 1.3% and in ‘Dispensing chemist; retail sale of medical and orthopaedic goods, cosmetic and toilet articles’ - by 0.7%.

Annual changes

In October 2024, compared to the same month of 2023, an increase of the turnover was seen in ‘Retail sales of food, beverages and tobacco’ - by 10.9% and in ‘Retail sales of non-food products (except fuel)’ - by 6.7%. А drop was reported in ‘Retail sales of automotive fuel in specialised stores’ - by 11.4%.

In the group ‘Retail sales of non-food products (except fuel)’ growth was observed in all subgroups. A major rise was registered in ‘Retail sales of textiles, clothing, and footwear and leather goods’ - by 16.0%.