The DZS said on Friday the working-day adjusted retail trade turnover in April 2021 was 2.1% lower than in March 2021 in real terms, while increasing 34.4% on the year.
April 2021 was the third straight month that consumption increased year on year after falling for 11 in a row due to the pandemic, while the 34.4% jump was the highest since 2006.
In April 2021, the retail trade turnover of food, beverages and tobacco increased by 12% year on year, while the retail trade turnover of non-food products (except of automotive fuels and lubricants) increased by 69.5%.
In the first four months of 2021, retail trade turnover went up 12% on the year.
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