site.btaRetail Trade Turnover in Bulgaria Increases by 6.8% in June Y/Y

In June 2025, the turnover in ‘Retail trade, except motor vehicles and motorcycles’ at constant prices increased by 0.6% compared to the previous month, the National Statistical Institute (NSI) said in a press release on Thursday. The data are preliminary and seasonally adjusted. The trade turnover rose by 6.8% compared to the same month of 2024 according to the calendar-adjusted data.

In June 2024, retail trade turnover grew by 1.4% compared to the previous month, and on an annual basis, the increase was 4.3%.

Monthly changes

In June 2025, an increase was reported in all major groups: Retail sales of automotive fuel in specialised stores - by 1.3%, Retail sales of non-food products (except fuel) - by 1.2%, and Retail sales of food, beverages and tobacco - by 0.3%.

In the group Retail sales of non-food products (except fuel), a growth was registered in Dispensing chemist; retail sale of medical and orthopaedic goods, cosmetic and toilet articles - by 2.3%, in Retail sales of computers, peripheral units and software; telecommunications equipment - by 1.8%, in Retail sale in non-specialised stores - by 1.3%, and Retail sale of audio and video equipment; hardware, paints and glass; electrical household appliances - by 0.7%.

Annual changes

In June 2025, compared to the same month of 2024, a rise of the turnover was registered in Retail sales of non-food products (except fuel) - by 11.7%, and in Retail sales of automotive fuel in specialised stores - by 9.7%, while in Retail sales of food, beverages and tobacco was noted a decrease - by 0.5%.

In the group Retail sales of non-food products (except fuel), an increase was observed in all subgroups. Major growth was noted in: Retail sales of computers, peripheral units and software; telecommunications equipment - by 16.6%, Retail sale of audio and video equipment; hardware, paints and glass; electrical household appliances - by 15.5%, and Retail sales of textiles, clothing, and footwear and leather goods - by 13.6%.