Germany Retail Sales Mom

Last Release

Sep 30, 2024

Actual

1.2

Units In

1.6

Frequency

Monthly

Next Release

Nov 29, 2024

Time to Release

27 Days 6 Hours

Highest	Lowest	Average	Date Range	Source
12.4 May 2020	-7.6 Dec 2020	0.01 %	1994-2024	Federal Statistical Office

In Germany, the Retail sales report provides an aggregated measure of sales of retail goods and services over a specific time period. In Germany, Retail sales are seasonal, volatile and relatively important to the overall economy.

Latest Updates

Retail sales in Germany increased 1.2% month-over-month in September 2024, following a downwardly revised 1.2% rise in August, and beating forecasts of a 0.5% drop. Sales in the non-food sector soared 1.7% and sales via internet and mail were up 3.1%, offsetting a 0.8% fall in sales of food. Year-on-year, retail sales increased 3.8%, compared to a 2.2% rise in August.