Strong Overall Performance
The retail sector reported a significant uplift in 2025, with total turnover growing by 6.1% in value and 7.9% in volume compared to 2024, according to data released by the national Statistics Agency. This surge underlines a sustained boost in consumer activity and an expanding market environment, affirming the resilience of the retail landscape.
Sector-Specific Highlights
Analyzing the data by category provides further insights into the drivers behind the growth. The specialized food, beverages and tobacco retail outlets led the value increase with a notable 14.5% rise. Concurrently, the apparel and footwear segment demonstrated exceptional performance in volume, also recording a 14.5% increase. These results reflect both heightened consumer spending and a pronounced shift in purchasing patterns during the period.
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Momentum At Year End
The upward trend continued in the final month of the year. In December, the Value Turnover Index rose 5.8% year on year. The Volume Turnover Index for retail trade increased by 8.9% compared with December 2024, according to industry reports. The figures indicate that retail activity remained strong at the end of the year.
