Sales of retail shops grew by 4.9%
In March 2019 the volume of sales in retail shops increased by 4.9% according to raw data and by 5.9% when adjusted for calendar effects – mainly due to the Easter effect, – compared to the same period of the previous year. The calendar effects adjusted volume of sales rose by 1.0% in specialized and non-specialized food shops and by 14.3% both in non-food retail shops and in automotive fuel retailing. In January–March 2019 the volume of sales – also according to calendar adjusted data – was 6.5% higher than in the corresponding period of the previous year.
In March 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 5.9%.
The volume of sales increased by 1.0% in specialized and non-specialized food retailing. The volume of sales grew by 1.0% in non-specialized food and beverages shops accounting for 77% of food retailing and by 0.8% in specialized food, beverage and tobacco stores.
The turnover of non-food retailing increased by a total of 14.3%. Sales rose in furniture and electrical goods stores (18%), non-specialized shops dealing in manufactured goods (17%), textiles, clothing and footwear shops (14%), second hand goods shops (13%), as well as in books, computer equipment and other specialized stores (8.0%). In contrast, the volume of sales fell in pharmaceutical, medical goods and cosmetics shops (-0.8%).
The volume of mail order and internet retailing accounting for 5.2% of all retail sales and involving a wide range of goods rose by 35%, continuing the multi-year expansion.
The volume of sales in automotive fuel stations increased by 14.3%.
Sales in motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts and accessories stores not belonging to retail data increased by 19%.
In March 2019:
Sales in the national retail trade network as well as in mail order and internet retailing were HUF 963 billion at current prices.
Food, drinks and tobacco stores accounted for 46% of all retail sales, while the relevant figures for non-food retail shops and the network of petrol stations were 37% and 17% respectively.
In January–March 2019 compared to the same period of the previous year, adjusted for calendar effects:
The volume of sales in retail shops increased by 6.5%.
The volume of sales rose by 3.1% in food, drinks and tobacco shops, by 10.6% in non-food retail trade and by 11.8% in automotive fuel retailing.
Volume indices on sales in retail shops
(Same period of the previous year=100.0)
(%)
| Period | Retail sales of food, drinks and tobacco | Retail sales of non-food products | Retail sales of automotive fuel | Retail sales, total | Retail sales, total, unadjusted (raw) data | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| adjusted for calendar effects | ||||||
| 2018 | March | 106.1 | 105.6 | 104.3 | 107.1 | 107.1 |
| April | 103.2 | 112.2 | 108.9 | 106.2 | 106.2 | |
| May | 106.8 | 110.5 | 111.0 | 108.7 | 108.1 | |
| June | 105.2 | 111.2 | 107.3 | 107.8 | 107.8 | |
| July | 102.7 | 107.8 | 106.7 | 105.4 | 105.9 | |
| August | 104.9 | 111.9 | 108.0 | 107.8 | 107.3 | |
| September | 103.0 | 107.7 | 108.2 | 105.4 | 104.9 | |
| October | 105.6 | 108.6 | 104.7 | 106.8 | 107.3 | |
| November | 102.3 | 107.1 | 107.6 | 105.0 | 105.0 | |
| December | 101.0 | 106.3 | 106.4 | 103.8 | 103.8 | |
| 2018 | January–December | 104.1 | 109.4 | 107.5 | 106.6 | 106.6 |
| 2019 | January | 103.9 | 106.4 | 107.2 | 105.4 | 105.4 |
| February | 104.8 | 110.8 | 113.8 | 108.4 | 108.4 | |
| March | 101.0 | 114.3 | 114.3 | 105.9 | 104.9 | |
| 2019 | January–March | 103.1 | 110.6 | 111.8 | 106.5 | 106.1 |