Wholesale and retail trade sales statistics, 2nd period 2010

In March and April 2010 the turnover within trade and repair of motor vehicles increased by NOK 5 billion, or 20 per cent, compared to the same period last year. During the first four month this year, the turnover in this Industry increased by 19 per cent compared to the same period last year.

Retail sales for NOK 61 billion

Retail sales excluding motor vehicles rose by NOK 3 billion, or more than 5 per cent, from March and April last year to the same period this year. The turnover in retail sales was NOK 61 billion in March and April 2010. During the first four months of 2010, the retail sales increased by 4.5 per cent compared with the same period last year.

Wholesale up NOK 8 billion

The turnover in wholesale increased by NOK 8 billion from March and April 2009 to the same period in 2010. This is equivalent to an increase of 7 per cent. During the first four month this year, wholesalers experienced an increase of NOK 11 billion or 5 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 2009. Turnover excluding VAT. NOK million
• Table 5 Turnover statistics except wholesale on a fee or contract basis 2010. Turnover excluding VAT. NOK million