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Eurostat: Croatia, Lithuania and Romania, leaders in the EU in the growth of retail trade, in June
In June 2019 compared with May 2019, the seasonally adjusted volume of retail trade increased by 1.1% in the euro area (EA19) and by 1.2% in the EU28, according to estimates from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union.
In May 2019, the retail trade volume decreased by 0.6% in the euro area and by 0.7% in the EU28. In June 2019 compared with June 2018, the calendar adjusted retail sales index increased by 2.6% in the euro area and by 2.8% in the EU28.
Monthly comparison by retail sector and by Member State
In the euro area in June 2019, compared with May 2019, the volume of retail trade increased by 1.6% for automotive fuel, by 1.2% for food, drinks and tobacco, and by 1.1% for non-food products. In the EU28, the retail trade volume increased by 1.7% for automotive fuel, by 1.3% for non-food products, and by 1.0% for food, drinks and tobacco.
Among Member States for which data are available, the highest increases in the total retail trade volume were registered in Croatia (+6.8%), Germany (+3.5%) and Poland (+2.8%). The largest decreases were observed in Portugal (-0.9%), Ireland (-0.8%) and Slovenia (-0.5%).
Annual comparison by retail sector and by Member State
In the euro area in June 2019, compared with June 2018, the volume of retail trade increased by 4.1% for nonfood products, by 1.0% for automotive fuel and by 0.8% for food, drinks and tobacco. In the EU28, the retail trade volume increased by 4.7% for non-food products, by 1.2% for automotive fuel, and by 0.9% for food, drinks and tobacco.
Among Member States for which data are available, the highest yearly increases in the total retail trade volume were registered in Croatia (+7.4%), Lithuania and Romania (both +5.7%) and Malta (+5.6%). The only decrease was observed in Slovakia (-0.4%).