Wholesale and retail trade sales statistics, 4th period 2006

Total retail sales in Norway the first eight months were NOK 185.8 billion. In July and August, retail sales rose by NOK 2.2 billion, or 4.2 per cent, compared to the same period last year.

Wholesaling rose by NOK 48 billion

Sales by wholesalers rose by NOK 48 billion the first eight months of 2006 compared to the same period in 2005. This is equivalent to an increase of 12.1 per cent. In July and August wholesalers had a growth of NOK 13 billion or 13.3 per cent compared to July and August 2005.

Sales of petrol and motor vehicles up

Compared to the same period last year, sales of petrol increased by 9.2 per cent in the first eight months of 2006. In the same period, sales of motor vehicles rose by 6.2 per cent. In July and August 2006 the growth was respectively 7.6 and 7.8 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 2005. Turnover excluding VAT. NOK million
• Table 5 Turnover statistics except wholesale on a fee or contract basis 2006. Turnover excluding VAT. NOK million