Wholesale and retail trade sales statistics, 3rd period 2009

In May and June 2009 the retail sales rose by NOK 103 million or 0.2 per cent compared with the same period last year.

The turnover of wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles decreased by NOK 13.5 billion the first six months this year. This is equivalent to a decline of 15.8 per cent compared with the same period last year. In May and June 2009 the turnover decreased by NOK 2.9 billion or 9.9 per cent.

During the first six months 2009 the turnover in wholesale declined by NOK 29 billion. This is equivalent to a decline of 7.4 per cent. In May and June wholesalers experienced a decrease of NOK 11 billion or 8.2 per cent.

Tables:

• Table 1 Sales statistics of retail sales excluding sales of motorized vehicles. Sales exlude VAT Sales, by county
• Table 2 Sale, maintenance and repair of motor vehicles, motorcycles. 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 2008. Turnover excluding VAT. NOK million
• Table 5 Turnover statistics except wholesale on a fee or contract basis 2009. Turnover excluding VAT. NOK million