Growing Sales in Hungarian Retail Shops

In September 2019, the volume of sales in retail shops in Hungary increased by an annual 6.3%, according to raw data, and by 5.8% when adjusted for calendar effects.

The country’s Central Statistical Office reports that the volume of sales, adjusted for calendar effects, rose by 3.0% in specialized and non-specialized food shops, by 8.6% in non-food retail shops and by 6.1% in automotive fuel retailing. Sales in the national retail trade network as well as in mail order and internet retailing amounted to HUF 1,025 billion at current prices in September. Food, drinks and tobacco stores accounted for 44% of all retail sales while the relevant figures for non-food retail shops were 39% and for the network of petrol stations 17%, respectively.

In January–September, the volume of sales in retail shops increased by 5.8% compared to the same period of the previous year. Sales increased by 3.2% in food, drinks and tobacco shops, by 8.7% in non-food retail trade and by 6.9% in automotive fuel retailing.