On a monthly basis, sales volumes edged up 0.5% from May, based on seasonally and calendar-adjusted figures.
Calendar-adjusted data show that sales in specialized and non-specialized food stores increased by 3.7%, while non-food retailing grew by 3.9%. Automotive fuel sales were also up, rising 2.5% compared to June 2024.
From January through June, retail trade volumes were 3.1% higher than in the first half of 2024.
Within the food segment, non-specialized food and beverage stores—which account for 76% of all food retail—posted a 4.9% increase in volume. Specialized food, beverage, and tobacco stores remained essentially flat.
Non-food retail grew 3.9% overall, with non-specialized stores dealing in manufactured goods jumping 8.3%, pharmaceutical and cosmetic stores up 4.8%, and furniture and electrical goods stores rising 3.5%.
However, not all segments showed growth. Sales fell 1.3% in textiles, clothing and footwear, and other specialized stores such as those selling books and computer equipment. Second-hand goods shops saw the steepest decline, with a 5.1% drop in volume.
Internet and mail order retail—accounting for 8.3% of all retail—continued its strong performance with a 9.2% increase in sales volume.
Fuel sales rose 2.5%, while motor vehicle and parts dealers (not classified under retail trade) saw a matching 2.5% increase.
At current prices, total domestic retail sales reached HUF 1.702 trillion in June. Specialized and non-specialized food shops generated 49% of all sales, while non-food retail contributed 36% and fuel stations 15%.
Over the first half of 2025, calendar-adjusted retail volumes rose 2.9% in food shops, 4.5% in non-food outlets, and 1.0% in fuel retail.
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