Wholesale and retail trade sales statistics, 5th period 2009

During the first ten months in 2009, the total sales of motor vehicles and repair of motor vehicles decreased by NOK 12.2 billion, or 8.9 per cent, compared with the same period in 2008.

Wholesale down NOK 12 billion

The turnover in wholesale declined by NOK 12 billion, or 8.3 per cent, in September and October 2009 compared with the same period the year before. During the first ten months last year, wholesale decreased by NOK 49.8 billion, or 7.6 per cent, compared to the same period in 2008.

Retail sales up NOK 1.7 billion

Retail sales excluding motor vehicles rose by NOK 1.7 billion, or 2.7 per cent, from September and October in 2008 to the same period in 2009. During the first ten months of 2009, the retail sales increased by NOK 2.1 billion or 0.7 per cent compared with the same period in 2008.

Tables:

• Table 1 Sales statistics of retail sales excluding sales of motorized vehicles. Sales exlude VAT Sales, by county
• Table 2 Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and 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