Retail Sales in Spain
Retail sales expand at quickest pace since May 2021 in March
Retail sales increased 9.7% in year-on-year terms in March, which was above February’s 3.6% increase. The print marked the best reading since May 2021. The upturn was primarily driven by upturns in large chain stores and single retail stores sales.
On a monthly basis, retail sales grew 0.5% in seasonally adjusted terms in March, rebounding from February’s 0.2% fall. Meanwhile, annual average retail sales growth rose to 2.4% in March (February: +1.2%). This signals an improving trend in the retail trade sector.
Spain Retail Sales Chart
This chart displays Retail Sales (ann. var. %) for Spain from 2013 to 2022.
Spain Retail Sales Data
| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Sales (ann. var. %) | 0.7 | 0.8 | 2.4 | -6.8 | 3.2 |