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February 04, 2021EU AND EURO AREA RETAIL TRADE, DECEMBER AND ANNUAL 2020 
Month-over-month (Dec 2020 vs Nov 2020)
In the European Union, on a month-over-month basis, retail sales (seasonally adjusted index of turnover value) were up 2.1%. In the Euro Area, retail sales were up 2.3%.
ANNUAL (2020 vs 2019)
In the European Union, on an annual, retail sales (seasonally adjusted index of turnover value) were down 0.7%.
In the Euro Area, retail sales were down 1.2%.
By member state,
In the European Union 2020 vs 2019, where data is available, the strongest growth in retail sales occurred in:
- Germany (+4.8%)
- Netherlands (+4.2%)
- Denmark (+3.9%)
- Finland (+3.8%)
- Poland (+3.1%)
The weakest growth occurred in
- Slovenia (-12.1%)
- Bulgaria (-10.7%)
- Italy (-7.9%, Jan to Nov)
- Spain (-7.6%)
- Malta (-6.3%)
By retail sector,
In the Euro Area, by retail sector, the strongest growth for 2020 vs 2019 is found in
- Food, beverage, tobacco (+5.5%)
- Hardware, appliances (+1.0%)
The largest declines occurred in
- Clothing, footwear (-25.6%)
- Automotive fuel (-21.5%)
In the European Union, by retail sector, the strongest growth for 2020 vs 2019 is found in
- Food, beverage, tobacco (+5.3%)
- Hardware, appliances (+1.9%)
The largest declines occurred in
- Clothing, footwear (-24.6%)
- Automotive fuel (-20.8%)
Comparing 2020 to 2019, mail and internet sales were up 22.9% in the Euro Area, and up 24.6% in the European Union.
Source: EuroStat News Release, Database | Countries | Sectors
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