Wholesale and retail trade sales statistics, 3rd period 2010

In comparison, the Index of retail sales showed an increase of 2.6 per cent during the same period.

Retail sales in non-specialised stores have shown a steady growth in turnover over a substantial period of time, and this growth has continued this year. During the first six months this year retail sales in non-specialised stores increased the turnover by almost NOK 2 billion. This is equivalent to a growth of 3.3 per cent.

Retail sales of other household equipment in specialised stores showed an increase of NOK 1.2 billion or 4.4 per cent during the first six months of 2010.

In May and June this year the turnover for retail sales increased by 1.4 per cent compared to the same period last year.

Major increase within trade and repair of motor vehicles

During the first six months of 2010 the turnover within trade and repair of motor vehicles increased by NOK 13 billion, or 18 per cent, compared to the same period last year. In May and June this year, the turnover in this industry increased by over 15 per cent compared to the same period last year.

Wholesale up 6 per cent

The turnover in wholesale was NOK 374 billion during the first six months this year. This is an increase of NOK 20 billion or 6 per cent compared to the first six months of 2009. In May and June this year the growth was almost 7 per cent compared to the same period last year.

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