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2025-10-29 16:04:51
[Estonian Retail Sales Rebound Significantly in September] ⑴ Estonian retail sales in September 2025 increased by 3.7% year-on-year, a significant rebound from the previous month's 1.7% decline, marking the highest growth rate since June. ⑵ Sales of computers, peripherals, software, and communication equipment accelerated, increasing by 28.5%, compared to 1.6% previously. ⑶ Sales of motor vehicle fuel in specialty stores increased by 21.8%, compared to 6.2% previously; sales of second-hand goods, kiosks, markets, and other non-store retail increased by 8.1%, compared to 4.0% previously. ⑷ Sales of medical and orthopedic equipment, cosmetics, and sanitary ware rebounded sharply to 5.0%, compared to a 2.2% decline previously. ⑸ Conversely, sales of textiles, clothing, and footwear slowed to 0.8%, compared to 4.1% previously. ⑹ Sales of food, beverages, and tobacco decreased by 4.2%, compared to a 3.9% decline previously; sales of other goods in non-specialty stores decreased by 5.2%, compared to a 4.7% decline previously. ⑺ Sales of audio-visual equipment decreased by 4.7%, compared to a 3.6% decline previously. (8) After seasonal adjustment, retail sales in September were flat month-on-month, compared to a 3.3% decrease in the previous month.
