Sales in Czech retail trade accelerate in April 2025

by   CIJ News iDesk III
2025-06-05   09:03
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Retail trade sales in the Czech Republic recorded a year-on-year increase of 5.8% in April, according to data released by the Czech Statistical Office (CZSO). This marks an acceleration compared to previous months. In a month-on-month comparison, retail sales grew by 1.2%.

Sales in retail trade, excluding motor vehicles, rose by 1.2% from March. Within this category, food sales increased by 2.4%, sales of automotive fuel rose by 1.3%, and non-food goods sales grew by 0.4%.

Compared to April 2024, automotive fuel sales showed the largest year-on-year growth at 12.3%. Sales of non-food goods increased by 5.7%, and food sales rose by 3.7%.

“Retail sales adjusted for price effects grew at a faster pace in April than in the preceding month. Increases were observed across all main types of retail stores. The strongest contributions came from automotive fuel sales, internet and mail-order sales, and food sales in non-specialised stores,” said Jana Gotvaldová, Head of the Trade, Transport, and Services Statistics Unit at the CZSO.

In specialised retail segments, cosmetic and toilet articles posted an 11.0% year-on-year increase. Sales of cultural and recreational goods grew by 6.7%, dispensing chemist and medical goods by 5.3%, household equipment by 2.7%, clothing and footwear by 2.1%, and information and communication equipment by 1.2%. Non-specialised stores with a focus on food, beverages, or tobacco reported a 3.9% increase, while specialised food stores saw a 2.2% rise. Other non-specialised retail sales increased by 6.5%. Sales via mail order and internet channels rose by 10.9%.

Sales in the sale and repair of motor vehicles increased by 0.4% month-on-month and 4.8% year-on-year. Within this segment, motor vehicle sales, including spare parts, grew by 5.6% compared to the previous year, while repair services increased by 2.0%.

The data reflect continued consumer demand across various retail sectors, contributing to an overall positive trend in the country’s retail market.

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