Retail sales volume drops by 16.7% on annual basis in Turkey
Retail sales volume with constant prices decreased by 16.7% in May 2020 compared with the same month of previous year, Turkish Statistical Institute said in a statement on Monday.
According to the statement, in the same month non-food (except automotive fuel) sales decreased by 25.5%, automotive fuel sales decreased by 22.6%, food, drinks and tobacco sales increased by 3.0%.
Retail sales volume increased by 3.8% on monthly basis
Retail sales volume with constant prices increased by 3.8% in May 2020 compared with the previous month. In the same month non-food (except automotive fuel) sales increased by 17.3%, food, drinks and tobacco sales decreased by 7.7%, automotive fuel sales decreased by 0.3%.
Retail turnover decreased by 11.6% on annual basis
Retail turnover with current prices decreased by 11.6% in May 2020 compared with the same month of previous year. In the same month non-food (except automotive fuel) sales decreased by 17.6%, automotive fuel sales decreased by 34.9%, food, drinks and tobacco sales increased by 13.3%.
Retail turnover increased by 4.7% on monthly basis
Retail turnover with current prices increased by 4.7% in May 2020 compared with the previous month. In the same month non-food (except automotive fuel) sales increased by 18.4%, automotive fuel sales increased by 5.1%, food, drinks and tobacco sales decreased by 8.4%. (ILKHA)
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