Turnover of retail trade in non-food products rose 7.6% yearly in September, while those of food products decreased 1.9%. Sales of automotive fuels gained 5.6%.

Turnover of retail sale via mail order houses or via internet grew the most by 22.6%. Sales of clothing, footwear and leather goods 11.1% and those of hardware, instruments, construction materials and sanitary equipment 10%.

On a monthly basis, retail sales increased a seasonally adjusted 0.4% in September.