Sales of retail shops grew by 6.7%
In December 2019, the volume of sales in retail shops increased by 6.7% according to raw data and by 6.1% when adjusted for calendar effects compared to the same period of the previous year. The volume of sales, adjusted for calendar effects, rose by 4.7% in specialized and non-specialized food shops, by 8.6% in non-food retail shops and by 2.6% in automotive fuel retailing. In 2019, the volume of sales – also according to calendar adjusted data – was 6.0% higher than in the previous year.
In December 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 6.1%.
The volume of sales increased by 4.7% in specialized and non-specialized food retailing. The volume of sales grew by 4.6% in non-specialized food and beverages shops accounting for 78% of food retailing and by 5.0% in specialized food, beverage and tobacco stores.
The turnover of non-food retailing increased by 8.6% overall. Sales rose in non-specialized shops dealing in manufactured goods (16%), second hand goods shops (6.0%), textiles, clothing and footwear shops (4.8%), pharmaceutical, medical goods and cosmetics shops (3.9%), furniture and electrical goods stores (2.2%), as well as in book, computer equipment and other specialized stores (1.8%).
The volume of mail order and internet retailing accounting for 7.1% of all retail sales and involving a wide range of goods rose by 31%, continuing its multi-year expansion.
The volume of sales in automotive fuel stations increased by 2.6%.
Sales in motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts and accessories stores not belonging to retail data increased by 30%.
In December 2019:
Sales in the national retail trade network as well as in mail order and internet retailing were HUF 1,247 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 were 41% and for the network of petrol stations 13%.
In 2019, compared to the same period of the previous year, adjusted for calendar effects:
The volume of sales in retail shops increased by 6.0%.
The volume of sales rose by 3.4% in food, drinks and tobacco shops, by 9.2% in non-food retail trade and by 6.0% 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 | 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 | 100.8 | 114.3 | 114.3 | 106.2 | 104.9 | |
| April | 105.3 | 106.6 | 105.5 | 107.2 | 108.5 | |
| May | 101.0 | 104.9 | 100.8 | 102.5 | 103.0 | |
| June | 102.1 | 108.6 | 107.4 | 105.3 | 104.3 | |
| July | 104.5 | 109.2 | 105.2 | 106.4 | 106.9 | |
| August | 103.4 | 109.7 | 104.3 | 105.8 | 105.3 | |
| September | 103.0 | 108.7 | 106.1 | 105.8 | 106.3 | |
| October | 103.4 | 109.8 | 105.4 | 106.2 | 106.2 | |
| November | 104.5 | 112.9 | 101.6 | 107.3 | 106.8 | |
| December | 104.7 | 108.6 | 102.6 | 106.1 | 106.7 | |
| 2019 | January–December | 103.4 | 109.2 | 106.0 | 106.0 | 106.0 |