At constant prices, retail sales climbed 4.1% year-on-year in September, just below the 4.2% rise in August.

Sales of textiles, clothing, and footwear grew the most by 25.2% annually in September, and those of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and orthopedic equipment also logged a sharp growth of 11.1%.

Food, beverage, and tobacco sales increased 7.8%. On a monthly basis, retail sales declined 2.8% from August, when they gained by 1%.

At current prices, retail sales surged 21.9% yearly in September, whiles sales were down 1.1% from a month ago.