Cyprus’ retail sector continued to build momentum in May, with both sales values and volumes rising strongly, highlighting resilient consumer spending across a broad range of categories, according to data released by the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat).
Turnover Value And Volume Both Move Higher
The retail trade turnover value index increased 9.8% year on year in May, while the turnover volume index rose 7.5% compared with the same month in 2025. Together, the figures suggest that consumers not only spent more but also purchased greater volumes of goods across the retail sector.
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Fuel And Household Goods Lead Value Growth
The strongest increase in turnover value came from automotive fuel, which climbed 20.9% compared with a year earlier.
Other household equipment, a category that includes building materials, carpets, furniture, electrical appliances and lighting, recorded the second-largest gain at 12%, reflecting continued demand for home-related purchases.
Educational and recreational goods, including books, stationery, sporting equipment and toys, also posted solid growth, with turnover value rising 10.1%.
Clothing, Technology And Household Equipment Drive Volume
Measured by sales volume, clothing and footwear delivered the strongest performance, advancing 19.4% year on year. Information and communication equipment followed with a 17.6% increase, while other household equipment recorded a 13.3% gain.
Not every segment shared in the broader upswing. Sales volumes of automotive fuel declined 3.8%, while flowers, plants, watches, jewellery, optical goods and second-hand items fell 2.1%.
Year-To-Date Growth Remains Positive
The positive trend extended across the first five months of the year. Between January and May, the retail turnover value index increased 7.1% compared with the same period of 2025, while the turnover volume index rose 5.9%.
Taken together, the latest figures indicate that Cyprus’ retail sector continues to benefit from resilient consumer demand. Although some categories remain under pressure, spending has remained broad-based across both essential goods and discretionary purchases, supporting steady growth in the market.
