Retail sales in Türkiye up 9.2% year-on-year in March
Türkiye's retail sales saw a 9.2% year-on-year increase in March, with trade sales rising 10.8% and wholesale sales up 11.1%, according to TurkStat. Monthly figures showed a slight retail sales dip of 1.4%, while trade and wholesale sales grew by 5% and 8.1%, respectively.
- Türkiye
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 11:22 | 12 May 2025
Türkiye's retail sales jumped 9.2% year-on-year in March, the statistical authority TurkStat said on Monday.
Trade sales volume also increased 10.8% in the month on a yearly basis, and wholesale trade sales rose 11.1%.
Food-drink-tobacco sales increased 8%, non-food sales rose 10.6% and automotive fuel sales posted an increase of 4.1%.
Sales via mail orders and the internet also increased 3% year-on-year.
On a monthly basis, retail sales contracted by 1.4%, trade sales and wholesale sales were up 5% and 8.1%, respectively.
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