In October 2021, the seasonally adjusted volume of retail trade increased by 0.2% in the euro area and by 0.3% in the EU, compared with September 2021, according to estimates from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. In September 2021, the retail trade volume decreased by 0.4% in the euro area and by 0.3% in the EU. In October 2021 compared with October 2020, the calendar adjusted retail sales index increased by 1.4% in the euro area and by 2.3% in the EU. In Romania, retail sales fell by 0.4% month-on-month. Monthly comparison by retail sector and by Member State In the euro area in October 2021, compared with September 2021, the volume of retail trade increased by 1.3% for automotive fuels and by 0.4% non-food products, while it fell for food, drinks and tobacco by 0.1%. In the EU, the volume of retail trade increased by 1.3% for automotive fuels, by 0.6% for non-food products and by 0.2% for food, drinks and tobacco. Among Member States for which data are available, the highest monthly increases in the total retail trade volume were registered in Slovenia (+13.0%), Portugal (+2.3%) and Denmark (+2.2%). The largest decreases were observed in Latvia (-5.4%), Austria (-2.8%) and Estonia (-2.6%). Annual comparison by retail sector and by Member State In the euro area in October 2021, compared with October 2020, the volume of retail trade increased by 8.5% for automotive fuels and by 2.5% non-food products, while it fell for food, drinks and tobacco by 1.2%. In the EU, the retail trade volume increased by 9.0% for automotive fuels and by 3.8% non-food products, while it fell for food, drinks and tobacco by 0.8%. Among Member States for which data are available, the highest yearly increases in the total retail trade volume were registered in Slovenia (+34.3%), Poland (+12.4%) and Estonia (+11.0%). The largest decreases were observed in Germany (-2.8%), Latvia (-2.3%) and Ireland (-1.9%).
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