Wholesale and retail trade sales statistics, 2nd period 2006

Sale and maintenance of motor vehicles and petrol sale rose by 4.7 per cent or NOK 2.6 billion the same period. In March and April this year the sale rose by 2.6 per cent compared to the same period last year.

Wholesales up NOK 22 billion

Sales by wholesalers increased by NOK 22 billion, or 11.1 per cent, the first four months 2006 compared to the same period 2005. In March and April the wholesale rose by 7.8 per cent compared to the same period last year.

Retail sales up NOK 3 billion

Retail sales - with the exception of motor vehicles and petrol - increased by NOK 3 billion in the first four months of 2006 compared with the same period in 2005. This is equivalent to an increase of 3.7 per cent.

The figures do not include value added tax.

Tables:

• Table 1 Sales statistics of retail sales excluding sales of motorized vehicles and petrol. Sales exlude VAT Sales by county
• Table 2 Sale, maintenance and repair of motor vehicles, motorcycles; retail sale of automotive fuel. Sales excluding VAT. Sales by county
• Table 3 Wholesale trade and commission trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles. Sales exlude VAT Sales by county
• Table 4 Turnover statistics except wholesale on a fee or contract basis. Turnover excluding VAT. 2005. NOK million
• Table 5 Turnover statistics except wholesale on a fee or contract basis. Turnover excluding VAT. 2006. NOK million