By 03.01.2014
Data of Central Statistical Bureau show that, compared to October, total retail trade turnover in November 2013 rose by 1.2%, according to seasonally adjusted data at constant prices. Retail trade in food products has grown by 2.4%, whereas of non-food products - by 0.4%.
In comparison with October, total retail trade turnover at current prices, not considering the seasonality, in November of last year decreased by 6.5%. A year ago - in November 2012, compared to October - turnover reduced by 6.2%.
Retail trade turnover indices |
Data source: Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia |
Compared to November 2012, total retail trade turnover in November 2013 rose by 5.0%, according to calendar adjusted data at constant prices. Rise in food commodity group comprised 7.2%, but in non-food commodity group - 3.7%, while retail sale of automotive fuel remained the same. Most rapid turnover increase in November was observed in retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet - 41.5%, in retail sale of second-hand goods - 22.5%, in retail sale of furniture, lighting equipment and other household articles - 17.9%, as well as in retail sale of textiles - 11.3%.
In comparison with November 2012, total retail trade turnover at current prices rose by 2.7% (not taking into account the calendar influence).
Changes in turnover of retail trade enterprises |
Data source: Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia |
During the period of time from January to November 2013, as compared to the same period of 2012, total retail trade turnover has grown by 3.8%, according to calendar adjusted data. Retail trade in food products has increased by 4.0%, whereas of non-food products - by 3.6%.
Turnover indices of retail trade enterprises by main kind of economic activity (at constant prices)
I-XI 2013 (%) over I-XI 2012 (calendar adjusted) | XI 2013 (%) over | ||||
X 2013 (seasonally adjusted) | XI 2012 (calendar adjusted) | ||||
Retail trade - total | 103.8 | 101.2 | 105.0 | ||
retail sale of food products, total | 104.0 | 102.4 | 107.2 | ||
retail sale of non-food products, total | 103.6 | 100.4 | 103.7 | ||
retail sale in non-specialized stores selling mainly non-food products | 88.4 | 103.4 | 90.7 | ||
retail sale of pharmaceutical and medical goods | 106.9 | 102.5 | 107.0 | ||
retail sale of textiles, clothing, footwear and leather goods | 110.1 | 104.6 | 108.2 | ||
retail sale of hardware, paints and glass | 103.0 | 99.1 | 105.8 | ||
retail sale of furniture, lighting equipment and other household articles in specialised stores | 126.1 | 100.5 | 117.9 | ||
retail sale of automotive fuel | 99.8 | 94.2 | 99.9 | ||
Sale of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 116.2 | 91.9 | 107.9 | ||
More information on seasonally adjusted, calendar adjusted and non-adjusted retail trade turnover indices is available in the CSB database.
More information:
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