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)